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$18 -Belkin Wireless Router N150; $35 for Belkin Wireless Modem Router N150- Hardly Normal
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supercheap1 on 23/03/2012 - 13:18 harveynorman.com.au (1995 clicks)

$18 (save $46) for Belkin Connect Wireless Router F7D1301AU - 722868763834
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/belkin-basic-wireless-router.…
Specs-
GeneralBarcode (GTIN)722868763834Product TypeWireless RoutersBrandBelkinModelF7D1301auColourGreyFunctionsNo. Ethernet Ports4LED'sNetwork Status, WPSData Rates (Mbps)Up to 150Security ProtocolWEP, WPA, WPA2Wireless FeaturesWireless StandardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nFrequency Band (GHz)2.4Operating Range (m)Up to 300ConnectionsConnectivityEthernetSoftware & System RequirementsSupported Operating SystemWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XPIncluded SoftwareEasy Start, Preset Security, Self Healing.
Pack ContentsIncluded Accessories•Basic Wireless Router
•Power Supply
•Setup CD with User Manual
With the Belkin Connect Wireless Router you can share your music, videos and documents with all your home computers. This N-Technology driven router is great to share files over the network wirelessly and efficiently.
Speed
The Belkin Connect Wireless Router features wireless N technology meaning great network performance, with speeds up to 150 Mbps.
Security
WPS/WPA2 encryption standards and preset security settings get you up and running safely. One-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) securely connects multiple computers and devices with the push of a button.
Easy Setup
Get your secure wireless network up and running in minutes. Just three easy steps.
Self Healing App
The Self Healing App automatically detects and resolves network problems and runs routine maintenance scans to give you the clearest wireless channel.

$35 (save $70) for Belkin Connect Wireless Modem Router F7D1401AU - 722868763803
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/belkin-basic-wireless-modem-r…
Specs
GeneralBarcode (GTIN)722868763803Product TypeWireless Modem RoutersBrandBelkinModelF7D1401auColourGreyFunctionsNo. Ethernet Ports4LED'sNetwork Status, WPSData Rates (Mbps)Up to 150Security ProtocolWEP, WPA, WPA2Wireless FeaturesWireless StandardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nFrequency Band (GHz)2.4Operating Range (m)Up to 300ConnectionsConnectivityEthernetSoftware & System RequirementsSupported Operating SystemWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XPIncluded SoftwareEasy Start, Preset Security, Self Healing.
Pack ContentsIncluded Accessories•Basic Wireless Modem Router
•Power Supply
•Setup CD with User Manual

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  • essent1al on 23/03/2012 - 13:31
    +8

    can someone tell me whats the difference between a router and a modem router? thanks!!

    • izzeho on 23/03/2012 - 13:33

      One can connect to the internet. One can't.

    • Gaz1 on 23/03/2012 - 13:38
      +5

      A modem router includes an ADSL modem whereas a router just has a "WAN" connection that is usually used in conjunction with a cable modem, etc.

    • boretentsu on 23/03/2012 - 14:45
      +14

      You guys are cold as ice for neging a genuine question

      • dealman on 23/03/2012 - 15:45
        -2

        a genuine question from a lazy bugger ?

        • [Deactivated] on 23/03/2012 - 16:16
          -6

          People that need to ask should just hire computer technicians to do it for them.

    • giventofly on 23/03/2012 - 21:22
      +2

      In layman terms, a modem-router will accept a cable/DSL internet feed and then share it to your network - a router will only connect to a modem and then share the internet across the network.

      Both will obviously create a network which allows communication between supported devices.

      • brilliances on 24/03/2012 - 04:34

        what's a feed?

        in layman terms again, puhleease :)

  • Reddog888 on 23/03/2012 - 13:38

    A router allows a connection (ADSL or cable etc to be shared with more than one device. It requires an appropriate modem to be attached via a WLAN socket to work with the internet.

    A modem router does not require a separate modem but has to be the correct type for the internet delivery system.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/03/2012 - 04:25

      If ya wanna get all teknical. A router "routes" information between networks i.e. it sends your information from your home network (LAN) to the internet (WAN). To connect multiple devices on your home network you need a switch (you've got one of those in your home device if it's got LAN ports 1-4 for example). Your modem is the device that talks to your internet service provider using PPPoE (point to point protocol over ethernet)(ISP bigpond for example). Otherwise anyone could just connect a cord to the internet and start using bandwidth.

      So once you're modem is configured and you're ISP is allowing the traffic you send to it to go over the internet what happens is

      Your PC sends a signal to your switch (probably part of your 1 device), your switch (the point where data is just either passed to other PC's in the network or sent to the router, sends it to your router (the brains of the operating which sends it on to the modem), the modem just passes it on your ISP and their equipment will pass it on if it can.

  • plasmapuff on 23/03/2012 - 13:40

    Decent price for wireless N support :-)

    • izzeho on 23/03/2012 - 13:44

      It's only 150mbps N, but I agree.

      It's a shame there doesn't seem to be any supporting evidence it can function as a repeater (or be hacked with alternate firmware to allow so), otherwise I'd grab one.

  • Kaboda on 23/03/2012 - 13:44

    Got a tplink adsl modem only for 32 dollars so this is cheap !

  • scampy on 23/03/2012 - 13:50

    Sweet, grabbed one, need to replace my old Netgear

  • cameldownunder on 23/03/2012 - 13:53

    Thanks, now i might be able to setup a second wifi to my VPN !
    If anyone knows how, please tell me :-)

    • sahat on 23/03/2012 - 14:01

      Obviously you need to link it with the first one thru a LAN cable, but if your current router have more than 1 antenna, might consider just extend one of the antenna

  • lzwdavid on 23/03/2012 - 14:09

    Hardly Normal！hahaha….

    • sash213 on 23/03/2012 - 14:20
      +7

      dad?!

      • dd22qq on 23/03/2012 - 15:27
        +1

        If it was dad he'd be claiming it as his own joke.

  • weberkshire on 23/03/2012 - 14:10

    can't be used as a bridge :(

    • lostn on 23/03/2012 - 14:39

      How do you know this?

      Also, is this deal online only, or can you get it in store for that price?

      • battler on 23/03/2012 - 14:58
        -1

        did you click through ?
        clear wording "Home delivery or Pick up in-store" and a button for "check store stock"

        • lostn on 24/03/2012 - 02:13

          Of course I did. But that doesn't mean anything. Plenty of HN's deals say "Pick up available" but their price is online only.

  • HX925 on 23/03/2012 - 14:13
    +1

    nice..great price. I got this a year ago on sale for $79. This is an insane price and its pretty good. no complaints. maybe a drop out once every 2 months, for about a min each time…. then again it might be TGP and not the modem.

  • Twisty on 23/03/2012 - 14:18

    Can you use this a Ethernet Switch?

    Example - Run the ethernet cable from main modem/router to this one, plug it into the yellow input and the other 4 can be used to feed the connect to devices?

    Also with the above example, will it also boost your wifi range?

    • spare13 on 23/03/2012 - 14:27

      It should be able to be used as an ethernet switch. You can choose to use either the wireless in your other router or in this one. Not both.

      • Twisty on 23/03/2012 - 14:36

        Thanks, so just using it as a switch will turn off the wireless part

    • bargaino on 23/03/2012 - 16:25
      +2

      If you want to use it as a non-routing switch, just disable DHCP and do not use the WAN port. Connect one of the other 4 LAN ports to your router. No problem having 2 separate wireless access points on the same LAN.

    • bentan77 on 23/03/2012 - 16:29

      Should work fine but you'll have to disable the DHCP server and plug the computers into the 4 ports. I'm pretty sure the WAN port will not work.

    • ESEMCE on 23/03/2012 - 16:42

      just buy a switch already, they're probably even cheaper than this!

  • CuteBirdy on 23/03/2012 - 14:26
    +1

    Can use this as a dumb wireless Access Point?

    • lzwdavid on 23/03/2012 - 14:32

      I use to have a Belkin wireless router, it has a "pass through?" function in Wireless option, when select it, the wireless router basicly become a AP….

      • CuteBirdy on 23/03/2012 - 15:25

        I don't see this option in the manual for this particular router :(

    • NachoMafia on 24/03/2012 - 15:28

      I can confirm yes. Copied straight from router web interface:
      "ADVANCED FEATURE! The Router can be configured to act as strictly an Access Point, bypassing all of the routing and firewall functions. To do so, select "Enable" and type in the IP address you want the Access Point to have."

  • mcor82 on 23/03/2012 - 14:31

    What speed are the ethernet ports and how many does it have?

    If it doesn't have gigabit its useless to me :(

    • bryans on 23/03/2012 - 14:37

      DOES THIS HAVE GIGABIT OR NOT??

      • ironpaw on 23/03/2012 - 14:54
        +12

        NO IT DOES NOT!!

        • mcor82 on 23/03/2012 - 14:58

          yeh i checked online, bugger, good buy but i stream HD over the Lan ports, Wifi for the portable devices, oh wells.

        • bentan77 on 23/03/2012 - 16:40
          +2

          100Mbps should be more than enough for HD video unless you are after uncompressed HD but I'm pretty sure not even gigabit has the bandwidth for that.

        • Russ on 24/03/2012 - 01:30

          100Mbps = 10Mbytes/second (roughly) = 36 Gbytes/hour.

          If you have a dual-layer blu-ray disk (50Gbytes) that plays for 90 minutes, that's 33Gbytes/hour. A little slower than the 100Mbps ethernet connection.

          Gigabit is certainly faster when copying large files from one PC to another, but 100Mbps should be fast enough for streaming.

        • A Banana4scale on 24/03/2012 - 01:33

          @Russ..you have to account for overhead.

        • [Deactivated] on 24/03/2012 - 04:33

          10Megabits/s not bytes. That is just Bandwidth, the actual amount of usable data sent over that might be %60 if you're lucky. Think of it like USB where they tell you USB2.0 speeds are 480Mb/s try copying a file over to your directly connected ssd which has 500mb/s transfer speed and the file will not transfer that quickly. Information is being sent constantly to make sure the connection is up, data hasn't been corrupted when sent, physical addresses match, etc.

        • Russ on 24/03/2012 - 12:39

          Here's a report of someone achieving 9.9Mbytes/sec over 100Mbit ethernet, see the reply from Bob Willard, saying "I get ~9.9 MB/s pushing a large file":
          http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/actual-throughput-100mbps-s…

          Copying a single large file will give much better results than copying a large number of small files. The windows file system is often the hold-up, you will see the same slow-down copying from one HDD to another HDD.

          Streamed video is large files.

  • fookos on 23/03/2012 - 14:33

    Anyone have an opinion on the modem router version at $35?

    I'm due to replace my old Netgear (like someone else posted above) and this seems like a good price but there's really nothing wrong with the old one - although N will allow me to bump up my ADSL speed as I'm currently not utilising the fastest it can go (have the plan throttled down to deal with my old modem router that was designed before ADSL2+

    That said, I'd always thought that when I get around to getting new gear I'd get one that has a USB input for adding an external drive to the nextwork. At $35, maybe I can overlook that though…

    Thoughts people?!

  • fookos on 23/03/2012 - 14:37

    PS. Can you pick up the router instore at this price? Doesn't look like "online only" - I know I can purchase and pickup if not.

  • kspec on 23/03/2012 - 14:39

    just ordered 2, pickup in store.. $18 great price for extending signal from back to front!! and a lll around the house! lol

    • delfredo on 23/03/2012 - 15:44

      How do you do that? Do you mean having two WiFi hotspots at different corners of the house?

    • weberkshire on 23/03/2012 - 16:15

      it doesn't function as a bridge/extender

  • dy4me on 23/03/2012 - 14:45

    The biggest problem with this router is dropouts

    http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F7D1301-Wireless-Router/dp/B003…

    • kspec on 23/03/2012 - 14:50

      Dont tell me this after i ordered already :(
      Maybe firmware update fixable ..

      • dy4me on 23/03/2012 - 14:59

        its only $18, can u go wrong?

        • delfredo on 23/03/2012 - 15:45

          Worst case is $18 badly spent.

      • GoldPhoenix0 on 23/03/2012 - 21:24

        Most of the reviews stated that a firmware update fixed most the problems…

  • tor on 23/03/2012 - 14:51

    Probably not DD-WRT compatible; http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Known_incompatible_devi…

  • Twisty on 23/03/2012 - 14:51

    Wish it was N300, my Belkin at home is 300 so using this as a ranger booster would be no good correct?

  • idontalwaysnotlie on 23/03/2012 - 15:23
    +1

    We had one modem one a little while back and it did drop out a fair bit. Found out it was the 20 or so other networks in the apartments competing. Changed the channel and it improved. Moved out to the sticks and its good as gold.
    Its $5.95 delivery to me in regional NSW so i brought it as a backup and the camera as well. Total 78.95 (38+35+5.95)

  • jhova on 23/03/2012 - 15:59

    haha is this good enuff to replace my dodgy Netgear DG834GT or should i save my money to get a Billion 7300N

    so tempting…..cheers

    • fookos on 23/03/2012 - 16:04
      +1

      That's what I've got and thinking of replacing but not sure it's good enough - and I'm just being sucked in by the price.

      Note, you have to get the $35 version - the router alone (@ $18)won't replace your Netgear.

    • Chinotto on 23/03/2012 - 16:35

      I've just ordered the $35 one to replace my Netgear DG834GT too. I was having problems with Skype dropping out and forums are pointing me to a problem that relates to my Netgear modem. I use my Apple Airport Extreme for wireless connection anyway so as long as it fixes my Skype issue, I am happy!

    • RedHab on 23/03/2012 - 20:37

      I'm getting one to replace my unreliable Billion.

  • bargaino on 23/03/2012 - 16:27
    +1

    Remember the 'N150' is not a real standard, is certainly not 802.11n, and does not generally work between different brands.
    Your N devices will probably only connect at -G speeds, unless they use the same brand chipset.

    • dd22qq on 23/03/2012 - 16:34

      But the specs specifically state 802.11n.

    • Russ on 24/03/2012 - 01:51
      +1

      "N150" is just a short-hand way of saying it is 802.11n, and supports speeds of up to 150Mbps. Most 802.11n devices support either 150Mbps, 300Mbps, 450Mbps or 600Mbps - each step up in speed adds complexity to the router, and that makes the faster ones more expensive.

      I'm not entirely sure I've got it correct, but here is a rough breakdown:
      802.11g (the older wifi standard) achieved 54Mbps over a 20MHz-wide channel.
      802.11n at 150Mbps uses a single 40MHz channel, twice as wide as 802.11g.
      Better 802.11n devices can do 300Mbps, by using two simultaneous 40MHz streams on different frequencies. The 2.4GHz band is just barely wide enough for two 40MHz streams, if you use the entire band. Such devices have two antennas, one for each stream.
      The best 802.11n devices can do 450Mbps or 600Mbps, by using three or four streams. These devices have three or four antennas, and must be dual-band because the 2.4GHz band is only wide enough for two streams.

      Feel free to correct me, I'm not entirely sure this is correct.

  • CuteBirdy on 23/03/2012 - 16:31
    +1

    Router sucks, but why does it have to be so cheap…

  • wildstone on 23/03/2012 - 16:38
    -1

    Selling my Belkin 300Mbps (N300) one for $35 if anyone wants it.

  • Kaboda on 23/03/2012 - 17:33
    +3

    Ordered this morning arrived this afternoon.

    AMAZING !

  • DaaC on 23/03/2012 - 19:12

    [Perth] Anyone wants Belkin PlayMax N600HD

    Simultaneous Dual-Bands

    Can stream 1080p incl 3D [from my personal use]

    2USB ports

    Gigabit-sharing

    +5APPS

    ADSL2+ Ready

  • gimme on 23/03/2012 - 19:33

    just picked it up. Everything seems ok BUT can't hold a wireless connection for more than 5seconds on my Galaxy Tab. All other wireless devices are fine.

    • CuteBirdy on 23/03/2012 - 19:58

      eww, never a good sign for the future when strange things happen with a router.

  • gimme on 23/03/2012 - 20:04

    ……

    • CuteBirdy on 23/03/2012 - 21:19

      ?
      Still having problems? I saw what you wrote before you edited it off.

      • gimme on 24/03/2012 - 13:53

        Yup, unfortunately it only worked once and it's now back to dropping out. It's not even random, it keeps disconnecting every 40-50seconds or so. May be a quirk with the Galaxy Tab as all my other devices work fine.

  • acorn.78 on 23/03/2012 - 21:43

    Thanks supercheap1. Picked up one of these this afternoon and so far all is working well. Using mine as an access point to fill a wireless black spot in the house.

    • voter1 on 24/03/2012 - 01:10

      people above say it doesnt work as a bridge/repeater?

      • acorn.78 on 24/03/2012 - 12:56

        Working fine for me. In the settings just enable access point, assign an ip address, reboot the device and away you go

        • OzBLover on 24/03/2012 - 21:48

          acorn mind sharing how u did it? I enabled Access Point then changed the IP address but that is all I can do. I guess it function as an access point but I still need to run cable to the router rite? So really it wont work as a range extender?

        • dexy on 25/03/2012 - 15:15

          @andrew81 correct

    • lostn on 25/03/2012 - 14:00

      If you use it as an access point, can you plug wired things into it and have those wired devices be able to access your main network?

      • Psychd on 26/03/2012 - 16:48

        yes

  • fookos on 23/03/2012 - 21:49

    Refrained from placing an order during the day but ended up picking one up on the way home from work - too tempting to overlook at $35. Sticker on the box said $129.

    Girl at the register originally thought I was joking when I said it's supposed to be $35.

    Haven't opened it yet.

  • dd22qq on 23/03/2012 - 21:59

    Belkin Connect N150 Wireless Router, Model: F7D1301au

    Official webpage:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/product/detail/p/5130

    Latest firmware:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3559

    This update provides several fixes for Belkin’s Play wireless router including:

    - Solved intermittent connection drop in noisy Wi-Fi environment
    - Miscellaneous bug fixes

    • fookos on 23/03/2012 - 22:14

      Thanks for that. There's also new firmware for those who purchased the modem router - was posted today 23/3 so pretty new update:

      F7D1401au Basic Wireless Modem Router - Firmware Update

      Post Date - 23/03/12

      This update provides several fixes for Belkin’s Basic wireless modem router including:

      Changed ADSL data pump to fix interoperability issues found in some regions
Disabled Annex M for some regions where it causes problems when enabled
      • Mickeyjc on 24/03/2012 - 09:08

        But that is a different model ? F7D1401au
        This $35 one is F7D1301au

        • NachoMafia on 24/03/2012 - 12:15

          No, the 1301 is the router, 1401 is the $35 modem/router. fookos has done good!

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 24/03/2012 - 09:52

    Wtf. Ordered it yesterday with stock available. Paid for it and got an email saying there's no stock and i have to wait 10 days. Not good enough !

  • dd22qq on 24/03/2012 - 10:02
    +1

    Belkin Connect N150 Wireless Router, Model: F7D1301au

    Official webpage:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/product/detail/p/5130

    Latest firmware, v1.00.22:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3559

    This update provides several fixes for Belkin’s Play wireless router including:

    - Solved intermittent connection drop in noisy Wi-Fi environment
    - Miscellaneous bug fixes

    =============================

    Belkin Connect Wireless Modem Router, Model: F7D1401au

    Official webpage:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/product/detail/p/5172

    Latest firmware, v1.00.42:
    http://en-au-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4618

    This update provides several fixes for Belkin’s Basic wireless modem router including:

    - Changed ADSL data pump to fix interoperability issues found in some regions
    - Disabled Annex M for some regions where it causes problems when enabled

  • madturbo123 on 24/03/2012 - 10:07

    anyone use this modem on bigpond ADSL1 ??? i have tried with no luck and have tried to clone my old modem mac address

    • dexy on 25/03/2012 - 15:13

      No setting to force ADSL1 only ?

  • yjm on 24/03/2012 - 14:19

    Got the $18 router this morning from HN nunawading. Loads of stock.. Sticker price $79.95. You have to ask them to mark down. Just show them the website price.

    Great deal. Cheers OP.

  • Duff5000 on 24/03/2012 - 23:35

    I have an old dlink 624 (twin ant version). to run my cable internet
    http://www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/DI-624.jpg

    Will a wireless N like this give me better range when using wireless devices like phones around the house or do the devices have to support N to get an increased range?

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