Why I buy this one ?
- Connect your notebook computer to a wireless network to: Stream Music, Share Photos, Enjoy online gaming, Surf the Web, Email and Chat Online

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What our customer's say!

"Belkin F5D8053 N Wireless USB Adapter Review", I bought this about 2 months ago for my desktop which is connected to my TV in the living room.

Has been working perfectly. Wireless router is located in the upper level study while the desktop is in the lower level living room. This adapter always picks up the signal whenever the computer is switched on. No issues. Typical speed is 150mbps to 70 mbps (not the usual N-wireless speeds).

Would recommend

"Very nice product!", The reason I gave it 4 stars is that the one I got was defective right out of the box. Had to return it (DOA) and Belkin shipped me a brand new one. Customer service was nice about it but I did have to pay shipping to return the unit.

Once I got one that worked, everything was super smooth. Very good network adapter! I wish they would also supply a longer USB extension cable as it works a lot better when you have the freedom to place it up high or in a better place with less obstacles blocking the hot spot. You can always buy an USB extension cable, but that's an extra expense on top of an expensive adapter.

Very good overall. Would definitely recommend it. But I would also recommend purchasing it where you can return it easily if it is defective.

"F5D8053 cannot connect to Kyocera KR2 ", bought one from BestBuy for $80.
bought another one from Fry's.
bought another model N1 Mimo which was $99.
so, i have 3 of the Belkin USB wi-fi.
don't mind about the price if it works but it doesn't.
the Belkin cannot connect to Kyocera KR2.

i spent several days troubleshoot both KR2 and 8053.
finally, the conclusion is the Belkin doesn't work.


EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING:
two Dell Dimension 3000 runs XP Home SP3
Toshiba U205 laptop runs on XP Pro SP2
HP laptop DV5000 and DV6000 runs on XP Home SP2
eMachine runs on XP Home SP3
Dell Dimension 4550 runs on XP Pro SP3
two HP iPaq 6945 PDA
two HP iPaq 3715 PDA
one HP iPaq 910c PDA


TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUE:
the PDA and laptop has a built-in wi-fi.
i used those to connect to the Kyocera KR2 router.
this determined that the KR2 wireless capability is working fine.

the router security features are temporarily disabled for this testing.

there's no anti-virus programs on any of the PCs.
Microsoft firewall also has been disabled for this testing.

all the PCs have a built-in NIC.
NIC works fine when connected to the KR2 port.

only one computer used to connect to the KR2 with the Belkin.
both Belkin and KR2 used the latest driver as posted on their website.

the distance between the router and Belkin is about 5 feet.
NIC on the PC is disabled while trying to setup the Belkin.

first, tried the Belkin utility software.
no luck.
then, disabled the Belkin util software and used Microsoft wireless software.
no luck either.
tried with the laptops.
disabled all the laptops NIC and built-in wi-fi while trying to configure Belkin.
no luck either.
remember, the built-in wi-fi on the laptop works fine with the KR2.
and i don't use any anti-virus or firewalls on any of my computers.
my philosophy is that there's no need for HIV test if you only sleep with your spouse.

after several days couldn't get the Belkin to work, i contacted their tech support.
talked to LEVEL 1 for 2 hour.
then, escalated to LEVEL 2 for another hour.
then, the LEVEL 2 said LEVEL 3 will call me back.
i waited for that phone call.
never happens.
i called them, gave the ticket #.
never get a hold of LEVEL 3.

to make long story short, if you're looking for a USB wi-fi capability, Belkin is not your answer.
i tried their top of the line product, the N and N1 series.
none of them work.
i'm a believer in high price means quality product.
that's why i don't mind paying $100 for the N1 series.


CONCLUSION:
i owned a lot of Belkin surge protectors.
just recently updated to APC Battery backup with surge protector.
after this experience and the experience with their tech support staff, i won't purchase another Belkin product nor would i recommend this to any of my clients until Belkin gets their act together.

next move?
i will try PCI wi-fi instead.
technically, USB amperage is too low for great reception.
low power translates to weak signal.
USB is a trade-off between convenient and functionality.
anyhow, check out other products review on my personal website.
these are the products that i owned and used daily.

updates (if any) will be available on my personal website: sokhaDotCom



"Terrible product and terrible service", Please never buy Belkin product. I had terrible experience. They sent me a fault device and took me almost a week now still not able to get it resolved for me. Their technical support and customer guys are absolutely helpless and hopeless. Please learn from my experience and never but their products. Please tell your friends this as well

"Connection is very bad", the wireless N USB was kinda cool because its so easy to install. But the actual connection is weak. I later compared my wireless laptop and the desktop which was connected to the wireless USB. the result was interesting, my laptop had 100% connection while the wireless usb remained the same 10% connection or no connection at all.
I highly recommend against buying this.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Excellent Signal Strength, but disable the Belkin Software", I just upgraded from a wireless G PCI card to this USB device. I still have my Wireless G router. My signal strength went from "poor" with old adapter to "excellent" with this device. I would rank this as a 5 star product, but the Belkin software manager is non-functional. It would/could not detect my network. I could not even change any settings in the Belkin program. All of the settings would return to default after you clicked on another field. I repeat, THE BELKIN PROGRAM DOES NOT WORK. Fortunately, it does tell you how to use Window's Built-in Wireless Manager instead of the Belkin program. However, you need the internet to read the help-tip instructions on microsoft.com. I guess the Belkin software turns off the automatic Window's Wireless Manager, so it can replace it's functionality. Like I said, the product works great once you re-activate the Window's Wireless Manager. [...]

"Work with Vista 64... with some problems.", I bought this adapter after trying three different PCI adapters with no success on Vista 64-bit. To my surprise, this adapter connected to my router immediately with an excellent connection after I installed the updated drivers found on the Belkin site. All other connections in the vicinity are also accessible.

However, I can't load any videos and can't initiate an RDP session (with an ActiveX or Citrix box). Not being able to RDP is a major drawback for me since I work from home from time to time. Downloads and games (BF2, Crysis) work fine at 802.11b - I top out at 800kb/s which is about the ceiling for my cable.


"Excellent adapter", The Belkin F5D8053 N adapter is one of the few which will process a 300 bmps signal. The USB cord allows for optimal placement to receive the router signal--especially with the use of powered extension cords. It works well with other brands of routers, also.

"Lousy management program makes problem solving impossible.", I bought this adapter because a double-solid wall appears to make my PC location a black hole for signals. This item's cable is over 4' long, so I figured it could get me better reception in the middle of the room. And better reception it gets (mildly). However, the Belkin connection manager is beyond lousy.

1. When I jump onto my computer after it has been in hibernation, the connection is lost and the program itself appears buggy and unresponsive to my request to connect. The only way to fix this is to reboot, so now I've basically prohibited my computer from ever hibernating. This is a pain.
2. I've gone into the Belkin management settings and chosen only my home network as a default network connection. None of the unsecure neighborhood networks have been "okayed" by me. But the manager keeps going behind my back and choosing random networks as official connections that are "OK" to connect to.
3. When I have no connectivity problems, the manager sometimes says that I have a good signal to the router but the router has no internet connection. It's clearly not in sync with reality.

So despite my hopes that this was the solution to my internet woes, it is only marginally better than the g-card I had installed before, and the lousy program is more of a hindrance than an aid.

"Perfect...no lost signal", Works like a charm and the signal is always strong. It's great for you desktop that doesn't have wifi.