Belkin F9K1103 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

3

7.6

User Score

Based on 571 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Excellent 5-GHz band throughput.
Very good 2.4-GHz band throughput.
Lots of features.

Cons:

Weak range on the 2.4GHz band.
Very weak range on the 5GHz band.

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Last revision on October 12, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Excellent 5-GHz band throughput
Very good 2.4-GHz band throughput
Lots of features
Easy setup
Two USB ports for adding storage and printers
Improved design over last router series
The affordable Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ router offers fast 5GHz wireless speeds and has two USB ports for hosting an external storage device or printer. The good-looking device also features true dual-band Gigabit Ethernet and comprehensive

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak range on the 2.4GHz band
Very weak range on the 5GHz band
Limited ability to tweak
No LEDs associated with LAN ports
Must stand vertically
Problem fully uninstalling the software
Issues with managing attached USB devices
No WEP support, No IPv6 support

Expert reviews and ratings

A wireless routers is one of the most important items in any gadget lover’s home. Performance, range and reliability are essential criteria to consider when deciding when buying a router. Also, bear in mind the configuration software,...

By theregister.co.uk on June 19, 2012

Once upon a time households aspired to have a computer. So, families saved their money and bought one – the smart ones bought a Mac – and it was shared between everyone.However, over time, there was a desire for the kids to have their own computer and...

By Macworld Australia on December 24, 2011

Belkin’s N750 DB offers a better-than-average feature set, but the router’s performance is a mixed bag. At most of our test stations, it delivered very good performance from its 5GHz radio but mediocre throughput from its 2.4GHz radio. Belkin arrives...

By Maximum PC on November 08, 2011

If you already have a working 802.11n router, you probably don't need to jump on Belkin's N750 DB just because it's new. However, if you're struggling with dead zones for one or more of your wireless devices, then there's more than enough...

By PC Advisor on November 03, 2011

The Belkin N750 DB is a wireless dual-band N+ router that uses the less crowded and speedier 5GHz spectrum and has a unique, stylish look. It also has gigabit Ethernet, two USB ports for networking storage space or printers as well as some great...

By TechReviewSource on July 13, 2011

Belkin's N750 is the third fastest dual-band router we've tested. The router's speed is counterbalanced by some software issues. Buy it...

By PC Mag on July 13, 2011

The Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ router is arguably the most affordable 450Mbps true dual-band router on the market and, while far from perfect, it's likely to deliver more than what you pay...

By CNET Australia on July 11, 2011

Extra special treat for you today, folks–and an incredible way to cap off a week. The folks out at Belkin sent us one of their new N750DB routers out our way for review, and from what they told me, we’re one of the first to offer up a review of the...

By MobileWhack on June 17, 2011

It's nice to see that none of the routers in this test perform poorly, but a few of them don't seem to take advantage of the extra data stream. We would still choose the 300n Netgear WNDR3800 over no less than nine of the fourteen 450N routers in this...

By uk.hardware.info on May 28, 2012

Very easy to setup and use, reasonably priced, and with a sensible selection of extra features that won't deter less experienced users. The N750 DB offers excellent long-range performance, and the USB sharing feature works particularly well,...

By itreviews.com on December 16, 2011

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