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- Dual-band wireless-n router ideal for streaming video, playing music, and gaming online
- Speeds of up to 300 Mbps on Wireless-N 300 networks; backward compatible with wireless-G networks
- Easy 3-step set-up; preconfigured security: Wi-Fi Protected Setup, 256-bit WPA/WPA2 and 64/128 WEP encryption
- Advanced applications include "Music Mover" for streaming music through Xbox and PlayStation;
- Automatic back-up of photos and files; wireless printing; and more.
- Backed by Belkin's 2-year limited warranty and 24/7 tech support
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 Music Labeler automatically labels your music tracks with the correct artists and titles. View larger screenshot. View screenshot of Daily DJ app. | ||||
 Dual-band N technology offers maximum quality for streaming multiple media files. | ||||
Belkin Wireless-N Routers for Every User's NeedsNo matter your budget and your needs, Belkin has you covered. In addition to the Belkin Play Wireless Router, Belkin also offers the Surf, Share, and Play Max wireless routers. Please view the table below to see which router is most suitable for you. Preset Security Settings for Worry-free Surfing
The Belkin Play Wireless Router is preconfigured with 256-bit WPA/WPA2 encryption and 64/128 WEP encryption, so your sensitive data will remain safe and secure. The router's one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) means that securely connecting multiple users to your network is as easy as pressing a single button.
High-speed Performance with Dual-Band N Technology
The Play runs simultaneously on dual bands: 2.4GHz, ideal for data and web traffic, and file- and picture-sharing; and 5GHz, which makes it the choice for users that want maximum quality when viewing multiple media files. Whether you're a movie buff streaming HD video or an avid gamer that can't afford delays and fuzzy enemies, the Play's simultaneous networks eliminate interference and optimize performance for clear, quick data transmission that you'll appreciate.
3D Coverage for Your Entire Home
With dual-plane antennas and MIMO--multiple-input and multiple-output--technology, the Play provides three-dimensional, whole-home coverage for a consistent wireless signal, even when walls and floors separate the router from you and your computer. This reliable, continuous signal also provides uninterrupted surfing and gaming for multiple users in your home.
Built for Entertainment with "Music Mover," "Daily DJ," and "Music Labeler"
For entertainers, audiophiles, and anyone that just can't live without a soundtrack of favorite tunes playing in the background, the Play also features several advanced applications to help optimize your network's audio performance.
"Music Mover" is an integrated music server that will play music from your library on your stereo through devices such as Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. "Daily DJ" gives you daily personalized playlists that are based on your music library and tastes, while "Music Labeler" automatically scans over 40 million songs from the Internet database and matches unidentified tracks with the correct title, artist and genre.
Do More with "Memory Safe" and "Print Genie" Apps
Tracking digital files is a time-consuming task, and losing important files can be a major headache. Belkin's "Memory Safe" Application makes automatic backups of your irreplaceable photos and files easy. You simply connect an external hard drive (not included) to the Play, choose what to back up and how often, and "Memory Safe" makes sure it's protected.
Printing has never been easier than it is with the Play Router and Belkin's proprietary "Print Genie" Application. Simply connect any compatible printer to the Play, and you're ready to print wirelessly from any computer on your network.
"Self-Healing" App Keeps Your Network Up and Running
The Play also includes Belkin's "Self-Healing" Application, which analyzes your network and provides automatic detection and resolution of any problems. These routine maintenance scans help to ensure that you're always working on the clearest possible wireless channel. And if the network does require your attention, a notification will appear on-screen--no more guessing what the blinking lights under your desk mean.
Fast, Easy Three-step Setup
An easy three-step setup will get you up and running in minutes. Simply plug the Play into your modem, plug the router into the wall, and insert the included startup CD into your computer for quick, painless on-screen setup.
To set up your network, you will need a computer with a Windows XP (32), Windows Vista (32/64), or Mac OS X operating system; an installed network interface card and TCP/IP networking protocol; Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari; and minimum 64 MB RAM. You will also need a minimum 1.8GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. In addition, you should allow for 100 MB of disk space per 1000 songs.
Smart Design with Energy Star Power Adapter
The versatile Play features four LAN ports, one WAN port, and one USB 2.0 port for use with multiple devices. Its innovative design also includes an Energy-Star-certified power adapter to minimize your energy use and reduce costs. Plus the Play's sleek black case and vertical, small-footprint design keep it unobtrusive.
The Belkin Play Wireless Router is supported by Belkin's 2-year limited warranty and 24/7 tech support.
What's in the Box
Belkin Play Wireless Router (F7D4302), power supply, setup CD, networking cable, cable tags and PSU tags.
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| WIRELESS-N | N300 802.11n | N300 802.11n | N+N300 802.11n | N+N300 802.11n | ||||
| SPEED | up to 300 Mbps | up to 300 Mbps | up to 300 Mbps | up to 300 Mbps | ||||
| COVERAGE | Great | Great | Best | Best | ||||
| IDEAL FOR | Surf the Web, email, and instant message from anywhere in your home | Share photos and files, and print wirelessly from anywhere in your home | Play music, games, and videos, and surf from anywhere in your home | Stream HD videos, play games online, and download large media files | ||||
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Customer Reviews
If I stream a video from a computer on the network (over the wi-fi) as opposed to the external HD hooked up to the router, everything works as normal (when everything's working -- see below), throughout my apartment, despite the lack of signal bars (I always had full bars everywhere with my Linksys).
From my review thus far, one would assume that my only beef is with the USB functionality. However, you would be wrong. The main reason I bought this router is because I despise power cycling. I cannot stand pulling a plug in the back of a router, and then wasting a half minute of my time daydreaming of unicorns or whatever, and then fumbling with the plug and some unseen port. Do you miss the 90's when you would see pictures load line by line or do the slowly enhancing pixel routine? Remember server timeouts with their cute "Server not found" errors and their "Try again" buttons that never worked? Remember seeing red "X's" instead of pictures? Well, if you want to feel like a kid with a 28.8 modem again, then this is the router for you!!! You'll be nostalgically transported 15 years back in time approximately every day until you realize the Internet sucked in the 90's and so you get up, unplug the router, and continue your unicorn daydream where it left off. I'm currently at the part where we take a nap in the meadow together.
Oh yea, you'll have to power cycle so often, they even added a "feature" to do this automatically for you called "self healing" where you lose Internet completely at some specified time once a week. So I guess you only have to power cycle six times a week. THANKS BELKIN!!!
1) The router locking up, forcing a reset.
2) The reset losing configuration information.
3) Extremely poor N signal transmission distance.
4) Worthless/non-working "apps" that install on a windows pc
5) Lack of tweaking options, missing front panel connectivity indicator
I'm on a mac, so the apps weren't of interest to me. However, the other features of this router (dual band wireless, usb print/drive sharing) coupled with the low price did attract me.
I immediately upgraded the firmware, and it solved problems 1-3 for me. I've had no issues with connectivity, the router has not reset in at least a week, and I can get a strong signal from either transmitter from down the block if necessary. I cannot vouch for the "software" based installation method, since I did mine over the integrated webserver @ 192.168.1.1. I also cannot vouch for the extra "apps" that this provides. Also, instead of a front panel connectivity indicator, this router just has a single "idiot" light which is green normally, but turns yellow or red if it is disconnected or having a problem. I normally want some kind of indicator panel, but since this router is getting tucked into a drawer, I'm not upset about it.
For a dual band, usb sharing router, this is surely worth the $80 or so that is being charged... provided you are savvy enough to know how to upgrade the firmware via the onboard webserver, aren't going to bother with the apps, and don't mind the absence of a front indicator panel.
Every morning after the 2nd or 3rd day of use, my laptop would show the signal, but would not connect to the internet so I would go and do a reset (just like they tell you to do) and everything would work just fine - annoying, but manageable. On the 3rd day of reseting this :"router," it reset and had COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN WHO IT WAS! Network name (SSID) and password were reset to company shipping defaults (thank god those were saved in my keychain) and I had to reset all of my settings.
I suppose this is what I get for saving the $10 and not buying a router from a more established brand. Trust me, buy another router - any other router - there are PLENTY to choose from you'll be better off.
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