Belkin Wireless Network USB 2.0 Adapter N1

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 2.2 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JHMJE4
• Item model number: F5D8051
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 7, 2006

Product Description

The N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter easily connects your computer to a wider, faster network. N1 provides an excellent solution for efficiently transferring such large data files as video, music, photos, and documents among the networked computers in your home. The N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter easily connects your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network for Internet and file sharing. Desktop users can now join the network with the ease of a USB plug-in, without opening their PC cases, laptop users can enjoy the benefits of staying mobile-while connected to the Internet.Belkin s N1 wireless products are based on the 802.11n draft, N1 Wireless enables multiple receivers and transmitters to send and receive data using Intelligent MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) spatial multiplexing techniques. This smart-antenna technology builds upon the 802.11g standard by greatly increasing range and speed, transmitting at up to 300Mbps.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and easy to install, December 19, 2006

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Eric Sexton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Wireless Network USB 2.0 Adapter N1 (Personal Computers)

Since this was my first step into wireless computing, I was a little anxious. I had nothing to worry about. The Belkin adapter comes with a CD that walks you through the driver and hardware installation process.

The USB adapter has a stand with an adequately long cable, or you can plug it straight into a USB port on your desktop or laptop. I would recommed the stand if you have a desktop computer, as you can move the receiver out of the way.

After installation, it connected to my router immediately. You can use Windows to manage the connection or the Belkin utility that comes on the CD. I would recommend the Belkin utility. It has a graphical display of the status and settings that allow you to see other networks that might be in your area.

The only problem I have had is when I leave the computer on and connected to the network then go to bed for the night. When I come back, I have to disable and re-enable the adapter. I don't know if this is an issue with the adapter, the network, the router or Windows. It doesn't matter, as this is only a very minor inconvience.

The thing to keep in mind is that while this is compatiable with the G standard, the box indicates it meets the current DRAFT version of the N standard. It doesn't matter to me even if it ends up not being compatiable with the N standard when it is released, this device works just fine.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wireless USB adapter.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning for all Vista-users, July 22, 2007

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J. Lehtinen (Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Wireless Network USB 2.0 Adapter N1 (Personal Computers)

While I am very happy with the performance of the Belkin N1 USB Wireless adapter, I have been disappointed with the support Belkin offers to customers using Vista.

The CD that comes with the product does not include Vista drivers. What's worse, the drivers available on the Belkin internet site are still beta drivers -- and these drivers not only seem to be quite unstable, but they also cause a very irritating sound stuttering issue when playing music, viewing videos or playing games.

I have contacted Belkin about the problem three times now over the last few months, and am still waiting for updated Vista drivers that fix the problem. Belkin advertises on their website, that this product is Vista-compatible - in my opinion it is far from it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what you'd think it'd do, June 26, 2007

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E. Devaney (los angeles, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Wireless Network USB 2.0 Adapter N1 (Personal Computers)

Great speeds and great range, but every time I start up my comp I have to reset the settings on it for it to work. This is something I never had to do with my old network adapter...