Belkin N300 Wireless N Router (Latest Generation)

by Belkin

• MultiBeam technology for a high-powered signal throughout your home
• Easy setup for getting your network up and running in 3 steps
• Self-Healing to detect and resolve network problems
• Preset Security to get you up and running safely
• N technology for great network performance and speeds of up to 300Mbps*

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 2.7 x 7.5 inches ; 14.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004N6259Q
• Item model number: F9K1002
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,152 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #98 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 11, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Enjoy a high-speed Internet connection for Web surfing on multiple computers with the Belkin N300 Wi-Fi N Router. Operating at up to four times the speed of normal G technology, the N300 allows you to browse the Internet, chat, and use social media with ease. And for added peace of mind, you can filter unsafe or inappropriate Internet content with Parental Control powered by Norton. The router's three-step setup gets your connection up and running in no time.

N300 Wi-Fi N Router

At a Glance:

• Surf the Web, use social media, and download files with ease
• Block unwanted content with Parental Control powered by Norton
• Access the Internet on your computer or mobile device
• Get up to four times the speed of standard G technology
• Experience strong throughput and multi-device coverage thanks to MultiBeam technology

Click here for more information.*

MultiBeam coverage allows you to connect to the Internet from anywhere in your home. View larger.

Delivers up to four times the speed of normal G technology. View larger.

Browse the Web, email, and chat with ease. View larger.

Get your secure wireless network up and running in minutes. View larger.

Connection Speed Ideal for Social Networking, Email, and Chat

The Belkin N300 features speeds up to four times the speed of standard G technology, providing and maintaining a reliable high-speed connection. Using exclusive MultiBeam antenna technology, this router also offers powerful signal strength, increased coverage, and fewer dead spots, so you can connect from virtually anywhere in your home.

In addition, the N300 lets you simultaneously connect to the Internet on multiple desktop or laptop computers without interrupting your connection. For example, you can surf the Web downstairs while your roommate or family member sends emails upstairs.

Parental Control Powered by Norton

Protect your entire network with Parental Control powered by Norton. Block unwanted content to all your devices automatically with this customizable and easy-to-use software.

Installs Easily with Three-Step Setup

The N300 is designed for fast, easy setup. Simply plug the N300 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 N300 comes with preconfigured Wi-Fi encryption to get you up and running safely.

Protected, Self-Healing Connection

Using Belkin's integrated Self-Healing ability, the N300 will analyze your network to automatically detect and resolve most problems. By running routine maintenance scans to give you the clearest wireless channel, the N300 provides a hassle-free connection with minimal interference. If your attention is required, a notification will appear right on your screen.

System Requirements and Warranty Information

To set up your network with the N300, 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 N300 Wi-Fi N Router is supported by Belkin's two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box

N300 Wi-Fi N 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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GOOD

BETTER

BETTER

BEST

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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 transmis sion 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.

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 N300 Wireless Router is the fastest N300 router at long range versus other leading national brands.† The N300 gives you better Wi-Fi performance for surfing the Web, emailing, and instant messaging from anywhere in your home. Designed for Easy Setup, the N300 lets you get your wireless network up and running in three steps. Belkin's exclusive MultiBeam technology minimizes dead spots and provides strong coverage throughout your home, and preset security settings ensure that your network is safe. The N300 offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps*, four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting multiple computers or devices, and Belkin's Self-Healing app keeps your connection hassle-free.†Results based on independent third-party testing. Visit belkin.com/router-speed for details. *The standard transmission rates—300Mbps, 54Mbps, and 11Mbps—are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 78 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy setup, limited features, constant reboots required April 21, 2011

By J. W. VINE™ VOICE

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Received this router, set it up with the same SSID and password as my previous router, and most of my devices were able to connect without having to reconfigure anything.

Configuration of the router was quite simple. Here are the pros and cons:

Pros:
1. Easy to set up password, left wireless channel selection to auto, etc.
2. Multibeam technology - spreads the signal well around the house. Can even use with my portable devices and laptop in the backyard (router in the den, so 2-3 walls away)
3. Self-healing technology (though this is suspect, as it seems to consist of telling the router to reboot itself at a certain day & time). Product description claims some kind of analysis to find the clearest channel (I did configure it for auto channel selection...many routers now have that option).
4. Many different devices connected - D-Link wireless print server, desktop PC running Vista, laptop running Windows XP Professional, laptop running XP Home, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S, iPod Touch, iPad, Wii (streaming Netflix), 7" Android tablet, etc.
5. WPS configuration (though I did not use it...just assuming it will work)
6. Other standard configuration options available - DMZ, virtual server, MAC address filtering,

Cons:
1. Router displays its info (internet settings, lan settings, firewall settings, etc.) without needing to login
2. There is no place to reserve IP address based on specific MAC ID -- this is very important if you are connecting to LAN or WLAN enabled printers (or printer servers) or NAS drives. As a work around, I had to configure my printer with a static IP address, and make sure that the DHCP address range avoided the static IP used for the printer.... The downside to this is the router will not display the printer in the client list (client list is only for DHCP clients, so static IP won't show up).
3. One of my computers will not reestablish connection if coming out from System Standby. Solution is to reboot the router (unplug power, or login from another computer and do a software reboot). This did not happen with the previous router.
4. Frequently the printer on the WLAN network will not print. Rebooting the router (unplug power cord or software reboot) will fix problem.
5. Missing ability to configure different TCPIP ports, services, or restrict access hours (parental control).

Conclusion:
If you want a simple router and are not connecting a network printer or NAS drive, this router will work fine and is simple to use. More advanced users with networked printers and NAS drives, or wanting to control internet access, etc. will find the lack of these options frustrating and should look into a brand name instead. Read more ›

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Install and Excellent Performance April 1, 2011

By Labarum VINE™ VOICE

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The first thing to know about the Belkin N300 wireless router is it takes little more than plugging it in to have it up and running (although the software is needed to change the default password). It comes with a network cable to connect to your cable modem and four conventional LAN ports for legacy devices using non-wireless connections. The wireless connection works out of the box and the performance is very good. I was able to connect a laptop, Kindle, and Nintendo DSi without issue. For those without much of a computer background, it makes an excellent choice given its ease of use.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Great if you like having to unplug if for 30 seconds once a day... December 1, 2011

By Jake

I've had this router for about two months now, and it works great as long as you don't try to use the internet. If you'd like to use an internet based device, you'll need to unplug the router for 30 seconds so it remembers that it's a wireless router and is intended to connect things to the internet.

It's extremely helpful to go on Belkin's website to find out that this is considered perfectly normal, and isn't a sign that there's anything wrong with the router. Personally, I'd say a wireless router that forgets that it's a wireless router once a day is not exactly a reliable piece of equipment. I'd love to return it, but I'm outside of the magical 30 day window...so I'm stuck with this POS until I scratch together the money to buy one that works.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Finally gave up on Belkin N300 June 24, 2012

By Michael Merrill

I have had this router for about 8 months, bought it to bring N band connectivity to my MacBook Air. Basically during periods of inactivity, and sometimes when I am right in the middle of something, this router looses its connection to the cable modem, indicated by the blue light on the modem turning orange. When this happens you need to reboot from the cable modem to the router to get connection back. Research and testing shows to me that it is an issue with WPA2 security on the Belkin Router as this drop of connection does not occur when you leave security off or when you use WEP. WEP is crackable so this is not an option on my network. I replaced this router with a refurb Cisco and haven't had a dropped connection since. I'd love to try the Belkin with DD-WRT to see if this improves it, but it is not compatible. At this point, this router is a brick, not usable.

**Edit** all of this trouble could have been avoid had I researched this, my bad, won't happen again. Needed a router yesterday, bought what looked good. My mistake.

24 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great inexpensive Router! April 26, 2011

By Timothy Capehart VINE™ VOICE

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I work with technology every day at the library. I have even taught classes on computer uses...but I don't have a lot of confidence when it comes to networking.

My father gave me his old WiFi Router(a Linksys WRT54GL). It worked well enough, but my blackberry didn't like to connect to it and the PS3 came nowhere near connecting no matter what we did...I even got Dad to come over to monkey with it. However, my laptop would connect from anywhere in the house.

I got this as a replacement...and it is amazing! I don't think I have had any electronic device with an easier set up. Plug it in. Connect the computer. Insert the disc. Done!

I used the WPS set up with the Blackberry...and it connects automatically at all times now. I entered the PSK into the PS3 and it connects every time I turn it on.

And I'd swear the connection is faster too on the wired connection and the laptop via WiFi (probably my imagination). I couldn't be happier. We've only been using it for a few days, if it goes south...I'll update this review.