Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO 4-Port Router

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CN7EQ2
• Item model number: F5D9231-4
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,928 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The Belkin G+ MIMO Wireless Router lets you easily set up a wireless network in an apartment or small office, letting you share a broadband Internet connection with multiple computers. The G+ MIMO Wireless Router offers enhanced range and speed compared to standard Wireless G routers, making it possible to transmit large documents quickly and stream large music and video files without any hiccups.

The Belkin G+ MIMO Wireless Router: Creates a Wireless-G network with more range and speed than standard Wireless G routers. Offers backward compatibility with 802.11b networks. Has four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for wired connections.

MIMO antenna technology allows for greater performance than standard Wireless G routers. View larger.

The router also includes four wired Ethernet ports. View larger.

Smart Design with Wired and Wireless Connections
The G+ MIMO Wireless Router has a striking, vertical enclosure that is both handsome and space efficient. The two built-in external antennas provide a wireless range of 1,000 feet and easily cover an apartment or small office. Six LEDs for Power, Wired, Wireless, Modem, Security, and Internet lets you know the status of your network at a glance, making it easy to troubleshoot any problems.

Wireless G+ uses the same 802.11g technology as Wireless G but also includes an advanced MIMO (multiple input multiple output) antenna technology that increases both its speed and range. This makes G+ suitable for heavier Internet users who transmit large files.

In addition to surfing the Internet, checking emails, and chatting with friends, Wireless G+ provides enough bandwidth to transfer large photo and music files, and stream videos without waiting for them to buffer. You can also share networked peripherals such as a Wi-Fi printer, hard drives, and DVDs.

The router is compatible with all 802.11g wireless products and is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks. For maximum speed and range, Belkin's G+ MIMO Wireless USB Adapter and Notebook Card are recommended.

In addition to Wireless G+, the router also has four 10/100 Ethernet ports at the back, giving you the option to plug in for a steady and secure, fast connection running at 100Mbps.

Thanks to the strong built-in security, including support for WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and 64-and 128-bit WEP encryption, you will be protected from hackers and intruders trying to gain access to your sensitive files. Setting up security is simple, too: just push the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button located on the front of the router. The router also supports VPN for making secure connections between home and office.

Easy to Set Up
Belkin designed the G+ MIMO Wireless Router to be as simple to use as possible. Simply connect your wireless router to your cable or DSL modem, plug the router in, and connect your computer to the router. That's it. To help monitor your network performance and usage, the router includes Personal Network Assistant software, which runs on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4/10.5.

The Belkin G+ MIMO Wireless router is backed by a 1-year warranty and includes free 24/7 technical support.

What's in the Box
G+ MIMO wireless router, quick installation guide, Personal Network Assistant CD, user manual on CD, power supply, RJ45 Ethernet networking cable.

Share a single high-speed internet connection with everyone in the family.

Product Description

Belkin's G+ MIMO Wireless Router is perfect for setting up a wireless network that has the range to easily cover a home or office. Its speeds are ideal for handling applications that take up more bandwidth than simple emailing and Web-surfing. Connecting the G+ MIMO Wireless Router to your cable or ADSL modem lets you share your broadband Internet account with all your networked computers. Now you can quickly and efficiently exchange documents, share resources, and stream digital music throughout your network. The G+ MIMO Wireless Router is the central connection point of your wireless network. Position your Belkin Router in between your cable/DSL modem and your computer to start sharing your broadband Internet access. For better wireless performance, use the Belkin G+ MIMO Wireless Router with a G+ MIMO Wireless USB Adapter (F5D9050) and Notebook Card (F5D9010) when connecting your client computers. (client cards sold separately)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No problems, January 4, 2009

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D. Duncan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO 4-Port Router (Personal Computers)

Did a lot of confusing research on routers. I was at target one day and looked at what they had and had a choice between this and a much more expensive linksys. The employee at target told me that this would be great for my needs. Could not find much info on this particular one but decided to give it a try.
I am definitely not very computer literate, so this was a dream to connect. Just follow the easy directions and CD it supplies. I have an apple computer and vonage phone hooked to the back with ethernet connection (has 4 ports on the back). Then I also have a nintendo wii and sony ps3 that is connected wirelessly. All of these were a breeze to connect. No problems whatsoever. Please note I have not done any online gaming with the ps3 and probably won't. Mainly want internet for updates and the shopping channels so have no idea about gaming lag times. For my purpose it is great. No problems with any connections so far. Hope this helps someone.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Belkin Model, January 29, 2009

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yO "yobridge12" (Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO 4-Port Router (Personal Computers)

This router and software is VERY user friendly..
I had a bad experience with the new linksys(internal antenna model) and tried this Belkin..Very glad I tried this model..Setup was toooo easy(even the wireless security was a setup dream,,no talking to TEC Support)..This took me 10 mins to setup(with wireless security enabled) and most importantly ,,no dropped wireless signals even after 4 hours..
The linksys (internal antenna model) had to be constantly unpluged and repluged after 1 or two hours...
THIS BELKIN G+MIMO IS THE ONE!!!!
VERY Easy Setup!!!!!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This router is great! G+ MIMO gives better range and signal., March 23, 2009

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BAH (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO 4-Port Router (Personal Computers)

I was looking at a lot of G routers and my decision came between the Linksys WRT54G2 and the Belkin G+ MIMO Wireless Router. I read some good reviews on the Linksys WRT54G2 but it seemed that people were happier with the Belkin G+ MIMO (I was constantly seeing 5 stars at this site and others). With the great reviews from users, G+MIMO feature and Belkin's website that showed 1,000 feet range through 2 stories, I gave it a shot and was very happy that I did. My router is on the 2nd story all the way on the other side of the house and my laptop is downstairs on the opposite side and I am still getting a great signal through walls and mirrors. Don't get just a G router... Get the Belkin G+ MIMO Router! It matters.