Belkin N150 Wireless N Router (Latest Generation)

by Belkin

• 2X faster than G,Ports: 1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN
• N technology for speeds up to 150Mbps*
• MultiBeam technology for a high-powered signal throughout your home
• Easy setup for getting your network up and running in 3 steps
• Preset with a unique security code to get you up and running safely

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 2.7 x 7.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004N6259G
• Item model number: F9K1001
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (592 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #19 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Routers
  • #62 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 11, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Enjoy a high-speed Internet connection for email and social networking with the Belkin N150 Wi-Fi Router. Operating at up to two times the speed of normal G technology, the N150 allows you to easily surf the Web, video chat, and use social media. A three-step setup gets your connection up and running in no time.

N150 Wi-Fi Router

At a Glance:

• Enjoy hassle-free high-speed Internet access
• Surf the Web and check email with ease
• Use with your desktop or laptop computer
• Get up to two times the speed of standard G technology
• Compatible with older Wi-Fi networks and devices

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Connection Speed Ideal for Email and Surfing the Web

The Belkin N150 features speeds up to two times the speed of standard G technology, providing and maintaining a reliable high-speed connection. This makes surfing the Internet and staying in touch with friends and family a breeze.

In addition, the N150 lets you connect to the Internet on either your laptop or desktop computers, providing versatility to suit your needs.

Installs Easily with Three-Step Setup

The N150 is designed for fast, easy setup. Simply plug the N150 into your modem, plug the router into the wall, and insert the included setup CD into your computer. You won't have to hassle with security settings, since the N150 comes with preconfigured Wi-Fi encryption to get you up and running safely.

Fully Compatible with G Technology

For added versatility, the N150 Wi-Fi Router can connect to older wireless networks as well as newer 802.11n networks and Wi-Fi devices that offer increased range and connection speed.

System Requirements and Warranty Information

To set up your network with the N150, you need a computer with Microsoft Windows XP 32 (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista (32/64), Windows 7 (32/64), or Mac OS X (v10.5 or above); an installed network interface card and TCP/IP networking protocol; Internet Explorer (v7 or above), Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari; and a minimum of 512 MB RAM.

The N150 Wi-Fi Router is supported by Belkin's two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box

N150 Wi-Fi Router, power supply, setup CD, user manual, and networking cable.

THE RIGHT ROUTER FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD

RANGE Maintain Internet connection at greater distances

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BETTER

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SPEED (Mbps†) More speed means faster online access

UP TO 150 (2.4GHz)

UP TO 300 (2.4GHz)

UP TO 150 (2.4GHz) + 300 (5.0GHz)

UP TO 300 (2.4GHz) + 300 (5.0GHz)

UP TO 300 (2.4GHz) + 450 (5.0GHz)

UP TO 450 (2.4GHz) + 450 (5.0GHz)

PARENTAL CONTROL Internet filters block unsafe and inappropriate content

MIMO INTERNAL ANTENNAS For superior data, range, and power performance

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PRESET SECURITY Unique pre-printed security card to make sure your network is protected

QUALITY OF SERVICE (QoS) Automatically prioritizes video and gaming for uninterrupted high-speed data streaming

USB PORTS Connect USB storage or USB printer to enable file sharing and wireless printing

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MEDIA SERVER BY myTwonky Stream music, movies, and photos from your USB drive to your smartphones, iPad, and Smart TV

WIRELESS PRINTING Turn any USB printer into a wireless printer

GIGABIT PORTS Connect computers, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles with ultra-fast transfer speeds

† The standard transmission rates - 150Mbps (for 2.4 GHz), 300Mbps (for 5Ghz), and 11Mbps - are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower and may depend on the mix of wireless products used.

* Test measured average throughput within a home network when connected devices are placed at various distances from router. The Belkin router had the highest average throughput at measurements greater than 30 feet. Leading routers were determined by identifying the most commonly purchased routers that collectively accounted for a majority of router sales. The stated transmission rate is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. Actual speed and distance will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials, and other environmental factors.

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Only Accept Authentic Belkin Products!

Beware of fakes! When you receive your Belkin Router, verify that you received all items listed in "What's in the Box" and make sure packaging is intact (see photo or setup video)!

• Box is tightly shrink-wrapped.

• Router is neatly nested enclosed within a plastic bag.

• SSID, password and security type are taped to router.

• Setup CD is under the router.

• Power cord and the USB cable are nested under a cardboard flap. They have white tags hanging off of the cord/cable with an illustration of how each plugs in.

Please report to Amazon immediately if you have received a product in a different or damaged package. Enjoy your Belkin router!

Product Description

The Belkin N150 Wireless Router is the fastest N150 router at long range versus other leading brands.† The Belkin N150 Wireless Router is ideal for surfing the web, emailing and instant messaging and is easy to set up, allowing you to get your secure wireless network up and running in minutes. Fully compatible with G technology, the Belkin N150 delivers speeds of up to 150Mbps* and features exclusive MultiBeam technology for powerful signal strength and maximum coverage—so you can connect from virtually anywhere in your home. †Results based on independent third-party testing. Visit belkin.com/router-speed for details. *The standard transmission rates—150Mbps, 54Mbps, and 11Mbps—are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

270 of 279 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a great router April 18, 2011

By J. Maxon VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

The setup for this router was extremely simple. Plug the device into a power outlet and Modem, boot up your computer, toss in the included disk, follow a few instructions, and you're set.

During the setup, a Router Monitoring program is installed. This gives you quick and easy access to options should you wish to access more advanced setings. It is not necessary if you stick to the default.

I had previously attempted to setup a Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH, which was highly recommended to me by friends who have used it successfully. After nearly pulling out all my hair, I ended up returning the device. For some reason the wireless signal would not detect properly. I returned it as recommended by Buffalo support and tried another. Same issue, so I sent the second back as well.

From there I went with a D-Link DIR-655. It took some tweaking and manual channel switching before it would work, but at least it worked.

After hooking up the Belkin N150, I was amazed to see that, after following the setup instructions, it was up and running! I successfully connected my MyTouch 4G phone, iPad 2, and Gateway laptop. I didn't have to tweak anything. Oddly enough it also had a stronger signal than my D-Link DIR-655 (which has three antennas). All the devices gave me 4bars at the farthest location in my house, where the D-Link DIR-655 often moves down to three or lower.

Out of curiosity, I checked the internet speed between the Belkin N150 and D-Link DIR-655. The D-Link DIR-655 gave me a download speed of 7414kbps with a 1417kbps upload speed. The Belkin N150 gave me a 8785kbps download speed with a 1140kbps upload speed (I used the integra Telecom speed test and have Comcast as my internet provider).... This tells me that their internet speed is pretty much the same, as the speed tests in general tend to fluctuate a bit.

One negative about the Belkin N150 is that the LAN ports on the back are only 10/100 whereas the D-Link DIR-655 is 10/100/1000. That said, for the price, I was extremely impressed with the Belkin N150 and will be recommending it to friends and family who are looking for a good buy. Read more ›

115 of 121 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect for everyone, but certainly easier to install than most wireless routers April 12, 2011

By Andrea Polk TOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I've been using this router: Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router for the past five years, with a few problems relating to security settings, installation and reliability. Thus, I was nervous to mess with a home network that was 'currently' working well, but when the Amazon Vine program offered me the chance to try out the Belkin N150 Wireless N Router I thought I'd give it a go. This router promised an easy installation, and as I have experience many difficult ones, I knew I'd know if it truly was 'easy' or not.

INSTALLATION:
One of the negatives for this product was immediately apparent - poor setup directions. Yes, if you can look at a picture and figure things out, you'll get the gist, but it's not what I would call clear. The manual is on the included CD, but since that's step 3 according to the minimal instructions, you'd not know that by just a glimpse.

Following the pictures it's a plug things in; AC to the wall and into the back of the router, with 10/100 connections (4 of them) on the back of the router and one marked 'modem', being self explanitory. Since this is the low-end of the Belkin offerings, don't expect anything fancy, but in truth, that may be why this is as close to a plug n' play router as any I've ever seen. That ease of use is its biggest selling point to me.

Once the router is plugged in, it's time to put the enclosed CD in the computer's drive. The set-up seems to finish quickly - 3 minutes or so - and then comes to a screen that says 'Click to Get Connected'. From there the router attempts to connect with your modem.... Mine is the Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem, and apparently the two devices don't communicate well, at least at first.

After the software attempted several times to connect the router to the modem, offering up solutions to try on the screen on my desktop, it was the resetting of the modem by unplugging its AC power for 15 seconds and then powering it back up, that finally did the trick. Finally the opportunity to enter the SSID (network name) and password - both are on the bottom of the router and also on a tag attached to it - came up. Advanced settings are also an option here, but if you are unfamiliar with networking, no need to mess with it. The router has a firewall and is configured with WPA/WPA2 security type settings.

Following the connection being made, the software wanted to update to the most recent firmware. I did that update, which took 3 minutes to complete on my Windows 7 machine.

The entire installation of software and connecting to the modem took me 30 minutes. That's much faster than any of the other four routers I've installed in my home previously, and other than talking with the modem, things went off without a hitch. I then went to my laptop and inserted the CD, installing the necessary drivers and security on it within 3 minutes. Two Roku's, an iTouch, a Nintendo DS an Android phone and a Wii, all accepted the network password, effortlessly networking my household.

PERFORMANCE:
Prior to adding this router I had internet speeds via cable of 19 to 15 mbps downloading. The addition of this router to the setup boosted the speed on my home network about 20 percent, loading web pages more quickly. Since all the devices are not 'N', it's not at its peak of performance, but it seems stable and quick following installation.

SECURITY:
This is always an issue, and something in the 'advanced' settings that I probably will look into more in the coming days. For now I'm satisfied with the WPA/WPA2 security, and the way the Belkin router ships, you couldn't ask for an easier way to get novices connected than by having the pre-set SSID Network name and password proprietary to each router. The idea simplified installation and setting up the connections with devices, but the short password is a minor concern for me.

This really is the easiest to set up wireless router I've ever encountered. I think it's perfect for anyone with basic wireless needs (surfing, watching TV, emailing), but not ultra-fast internet speeds. Check out the other devices in the Belkin line for the ones recommended for heavier useage. It seems to have good range and offer good data transfer speeds. It's as close to plug n' play as you'll get with such a device, and so the true test will be in its durability and security strength.

Overall I'd recommend it. The price is very inexpensive for a wireless router which is good, but keep in mind it's simple in terms of features - which is good for some, and not right for others.

4/27/11 UPDATE:
I've been running this router in my home for over a week now. Internet speeds (wired and wireless) are fast and reliable. Only one issue has come up with my wireless printer, which is a HP Officejet Pro 8500A Wireless e-All-in-One (CM755A#B1H). The printer which worked flawlessly prior to the addition of this wireless router on my network, now has 'hic-ups' in performance. Sometimes it doesn't print, even with the proper network info installed. I have Windows search for a new printer, then install it again to get things running until the next time. This was irksome until I cleared out all the printers listed in the Control Panel of Windows 7, and then had the PC search for printers (I have 2). I freshly installed both, and at least for now... knock on wood... no issues printing. Hope it holds!

12/29/11 UPDATE:
Thought this router had bit the dust after days of spotty service, resetting both the router and modem, and testing of my cable modem found nothing wrong with that component which seemed to point back to the Belkin router. I was prepared to purchase another Belkin if need be - like how easy it is to setup and maintain the network within my home, but thankfully that wasn't necessary.

Eventually I called my cable provider to work through the issue and found that it was a MAC address issue - the cable provider reset and worked me through the specifics - not the router. Router is back up and running, working great.

1/25/13 UPDATE:
I have retired this one, in favor of Belkin N750 Dual Band Wireless N Gigabyte Router (Latest Generation) after being unable to get my Epson WorkForce 545 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax, iOS/Tablet/Smartphone/AirPrint Compatible (C11CB88201) to print wirelessly (AirPrint) as it said it would.

Other issues such as slowed Internet speeds, especially when my daughter would be using her Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player in one room and several other devices were also being accessed by Wifi.

The new one streams up to 450megs, with dual channels, offering 2.4Ghz channel and a 5Ghz one.

It's also got a bunch of upgraded security settings and the ability to offer a 'guest' channel with a separate password. A big step up from this little guy, but it installed just as easily.

The N750 has Parental Controls and other advanced security settings that make it great for families with teens, and or lots of users.

If you have minimal needs like you're single and don't have 4 or more devices clamoring for Wifi, this one is still a good bet. If you want more from your router, or have access to higher speeds than 150megs ... might want to bump up the Belkin ladder a bit. Read more ›

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars no more belkin October 10, 2011

By no more belkin

its maybe just me but my N150 is just so frustrating. Drops connection with my modem around twice a week and there is no reason why or defined way to get it back to work. Everything depends on luck. Sometimes it will go back online in 5min. Sometimes it's a whole afternoon without wifi.

I'm half a techy and I've set up numerous home networks for myself and others. This is by far the most unstable router I've ever encountered. I've tried everything. Rebooting, restoring, going back to factory default. Everything. None works.

Strongly against buying it.

61 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Router May 31, 2011

By Heather Gonzalez

Amazon Verified Purchase

Amazing router, works great!! My internet provider is Time Warner Cable Road Runner and with this router i get 10mbps with no problem, the setup is very EASY just plug the yellow cable(ethernet) to your modem and that's it belkin do the "magic", i have a PS3, Wii, 2 iPhones, 1 Blackberry, 1 Notebook and 1 iMac connected in my network and this router do a GREAT job!, really really buy this router, why pay 60 or 80Dlls for another router if this for 29.99 do a great job.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good product, horrendous customer service October 2, 2011

By Chelsea Thompson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I got this about a week ago. I have set up a router before, but I consider myself a novice at this type of stuff. My OS is Windows XP.

There is no instruction manual for installation; just the disc. The disc didn't work because I have a secondary program for wireless. I called the customer service number, ,and spoke to a rep who was very nice. However, I immediately stopped listening to her instructions for installation when I realized she was taking me through steps to disable my wireless connection program and activate the default Windows wireless function. I appreciated her help in trying to set up the router but I have a different wireless networking program for a reason. I figured out how to set up the router myself while she was going through these step-by-step instructions.

The router's .com site is very nice, and I used to to change to security to WEP so my DS Lite could use the wireless. Resetting the security generated a hex access code...which I then had TEN SECONDS to write down before the new settings were applied to the router...and I got locked out of the wireless! No problem, I say to myself and hook up an ethernet. But to my surprise, even directly connecting to the router did not give me internet access. What the hell type of router requires a security passcode for a WIRED connection?

What was even weirder was I attempted to reset my modem and disconnect the router, wiring my computer directly to the modem. No dice. Still no internet access, which is simply baffling to me.

So I called customer service and told them, "I changed the security on the wireless network from WPA to WEP and didn't write down the hex code. I can't access the internet or router settings. Is there any way to retrieve the hex code or reset the router?..."

Aaaand the tech support guy proceeded to ignore my question and proceeded to ask the same scripted questions as the first rep I spoke with; including frankly insulting questions such as "Is your router on?" "Is your router connected to your modem?" and the most ridiculous "Are you able to access the internet?" He was nice enough, but he clearly had NO KNOWLEDGE of routers or networking.

After we got through this barrage of useless questions I was put on hold. For a half hour (this is in addition to the 15 minutes of general questions). In the meantime, I texted a friend for advice; he replied in 10 minutes saying holding the reset button on the router for 10 seconds will reset it to the factory default settings...which was all I needed to know. I hung up and no one from customer service bothered to call back to see if the issue had been resolved.

Bottom line is that the product works fine, but if the company had bothered to spend the extra time and money to put in an instruction manual, it would save everyone a lot of grief. Read more ›