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Review on Enhanced Connectivity with Belkin F5D5231-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Router by Patrick Brinson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pretty good router until it freezes.

Router works very well most of the time on my LAN with 3xPC/1xMac/1xPS2/1xPrinter with shared DSL. It was extremely easy to set up and offers adequate security based on the tests I've run. But in the last three months it has crashed (requiring a hard reboot) about a dozen times. I would have complained a little more about this problem if I hadn't bought it for next to nothing (at a discount). Blockages don't seem to have anything in common - they just happen every now and then. The router's built-in utility reports that no newer firmware update is available. A hard reset requires you to unplug the power cord or press the small recessed button on the back of the device, so you'll need to store your router in a convenient location. access the location (assuming you have the same problem).

Pros
  • Indicators: Power, WAN Activity, WAN Link, LAN Link, LAN Activity
Cons
  • No Insurance