How do the Netgear routers compare to Belkin routers, overall ?
1976193
To be totally honest...have no idea. Wish I could have been more helpful. But I'm def going to be buying a more powerful one as the netgear one that I have isn't doing the job as I have way tooooo many wireless "things" working off that one router, even with the extender, still no good. Not sure which one I'm getting. Good luck
1976194
I had a Belkin router for years and had no trouble with it. When I switched to Cox, I had to reboot the router around 5 times a day. It was in another room from the computer and was a real nuisance. Cox suggested a new router. I bought the Netgear router a few months ago and have not had to reboot once since. That is the only obvious difference to me.
2198848
I have the same problem. I bought the DIR 655 to increase the range because my Belkin G router registered as "very low" with one bar from about 40 feet away. Unfortunately, the DIR 655 gives me exactly the same range as the old Belkin G, just one bar from 40 feet away.
1622153
I too have used Linksys products and am very happy with the preformance. In my opinion Belkin is a low quality product. If you want to save some $$ try using a D-link or NetGear product. They are not as good as Linksys but will last you a few years.
117385
Netgear N750 (WNDR4000)Great fetures and allows and easy guest account set up.So far so good.I have used Netgear, Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo, and right now I am happy with the new Netgear WNDR4000.
1944429
I don't know the capabilities of the Comcast router. I am using it with a Netgear High Speed Router connected to Comcast internet/tv cable and it works well. I would look at the speed of the Comcast Router to see if it would support the speed of the Belkin N900. Someone at Comcast might know if the the two work together.
310947
I don't know if I would necessarily draw the conclusion that the router is no good. Wireless network setup can befuddle most novice users (and can even make experienced users pull their hair out). The #1 mistake most of the reviewers on here make is that they don't upgrade the firmware as the first step. That goes for any router though. It took me about 2 days of research before deciding in this router. I just ordered it though, and it won't arrive until Wednesday, so I can't give you my feedback on it yet.
2072171
I don,t know how ever I have used two different routers with mine a belkin an a netgear. I do.t tho.k you will have any problems. Just go to cannon and download drivers from Canon.
2144123
This is a terrible router! I have charter 100m service and would, on average, get about 5-10mbps wireless. I bought the Asus RT-AC56U and on average I get about 75mbps on wireless. It's more costly but worth it. Also I had to restart the netgear AT LEAST 2 times a day because it would just randomly drop all connections. Hope this helps!
1770381
This is an excellent router and it will work fine for your computer. However the firmware for this device offers many advanced features that can be confusing if you are not familiar with computer networking. If you have any doubts about your ability to configure a router, Belkin makes several good models of router that require little beyond plugging them in. A Belkin N150 or N300 would be a good choice if you aren't confident in your ability to configure a router.
1192202
you should have no issue what-so-ever. companies obviously like you to buy their brand and the recommended brand routers for their usb sticks, but you should have all the basic functionality of your Belkin Router intact and running at very good speeds. I've owned the stick for quite a while now and it's an excellent bargain.
626391
I've had mine since 7/28/13 and have not regretted buying it even once. No problems whatsoever in that time. Might be the first router that I can say that about over a year later.
697568
Do you lose internet connection when under heavy load (streaming movies, transferring files, etc?). On the old firmware version, I had problems with the router cutting out when the wireless connection was under heavy load and requiring a reboot. The newer firmware certainly helps, but sometimes it happens. I know it's the wireless flaking out because the wired ethernet ports work fine. Definitely try Kevin's suggestion first. Belkin has been pretty good technically when it comes to support. If the modem has internet connection, but the router doesn't, I would make sure the cable between the router and the modem is okay.
1887820
I used a Netgear Router but my understanding about how it works is that any brand of router should work. Bruce
51673
Yes, I run it off of a Belkin WiFi router and it works great. It's a desktop but I can move it anywhere, since my internet is all WiFi. I bought a new Asus computer back in Dec. with all of the speed and memory you could want. Down side, Windows 8. I got so fed up with it I got the Mac. Still have allot to learn but it's much more user friendly then 8. Check with a Mac dealer to be sure but the new Lion OS system seems to work.
2227677
My extender is linked with Netgear router. I do have a linksys router in another location that I use with a linksys extender and that is very good as well. I made the choice to match router and extender to the same brand and I am pleased with the results.
1141853
The previous answer was perfect. I would only add that, if the available wireless connection uses the 2.4GHz band, the 5GHz band provided by the Belkin device probably would improve the connection quality.
1567883
I bought this router from Costco and after having lots of problems with it for several weeks, returned it to Costco for a Refund and went back to my old router. Routers seem to be the electronic device that seems to be operating in a last century mode. I still want to buy a new one, but am wary about Netgear models. I personally would NOT recommend this model.