Overview of HG531 V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router
Forum discussion: Hi Has anyone actually found any ADSL2+ modems that will do more than 1Mb upstream? Ive looked, 3COM industrial stuff (5012 SIC's and 3040 / 3041) dont, there 1M up only.
The HG531 V1 300Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Router (HG531 V1 for short) is a high-speed wireless router designed for home and small office use. • Digital subscriber line (DSL) provides rugged stability, and with the WPS button, zero configuration is required for connections to multiple devices. • Network range allows any device in a home to be connected with a transmission rate of up to 300Mbps. • A powerful firewall is provided with a flexible network configuration and quality of service (QoS) strategy, enabling different home devices to enjoy high-speed and high-quality broadband services. High-Bandwidth DSL Connectivity: The HG531 V1 incorporates a high-performance ADSL2+ processor and provides high-speed Internet access and abundant services to be delivered through the digital subscriber line (DSL). Routing: The HG531 V1 supports routing. It can obtain an IP address through PPP dial-up or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which provides simultaneous access for multiple devices. WLAN: The HG531 V1 supports multiple WLAN protocols, including 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz). Adopting 802.11n multiple-input multiple-output antennas (MIMO) technology, the HG531 V1 delivers a wireless transmission rate of up to 300Mbps with its dual antennas. In addition, the HG531 V1 supports multiple wireless encryption modes to provide a secure, reliable, and high-speed WLAN. Wi-Fi Protected Setup: You can set up wireless connections between the HG531 V1 and Wi-Fi enabled devices by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Firewall: The powerful built-in firewall effectively protects against viruses and malicious attacks. ARP Attack Protection You can bundle an IP address and MAC address bi-directionally, which effectively protects your LAN from Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attacks. Easy Configuration and Management The HG531 V1 provides password-protected web-based management pages to protect your personal data.
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By Macworld UK on 100
All the routers here are Mac compatible but Belkin’s N+ Modem Router is the only one that could really be described as Mac friendly. Belkin is the only company in this group to include Mac software with its router. Its Setup Assistant quickly...
By PC Authority on 50
A well-priced ADSL router, but the feature set is basic...
By PC Advisor on 70
With good wireless range, the ability to share USB devices across multiple computers, and a relatively pain-free set up procedure, the Belkin N+ Wireless ADSL2+ Modem-Router (with USB Storage Port) is worth considering. We had a couple of problems...
By Good Gear Guide on 75
Belkin’s N+ Wireless ADSL2+ Modem-Router (with USB Storage Port) (F5D8635au4A) is a good option for home users who want something relatively easy to set up. It produced good speed at long distances during our Wi-Fi tests, its modem was reliable,...
By GadgetSpeak on 92
My own modem/router started playing up just a couple of weeks ago and a few days before this arrived it gave up working at all, the wireless side had stopped working some months ago and recently I had to reboot it often two or three times a...
By TechRadar on 80
The Belkin N+ Wireless Modem Router is a pretty large router in comparison to most and goes for a vertical instead of horizontal design. While this makes it more obtrusive, the twin antennas have a better range as a result. The black box comes with an...
By Trusted Reviews on 70
When Belkin launched its glossy black Vision broadband routers it set a design standard that much of the competition followed as black was suddenly very much in vogue. Its latest N+ Wireless Modem Router, the F5D8635UK4A, keeps to the same...
By Expert Reviews on 60
This version of Belkins N+ router has a built-in ADSL modem. A cable version is also available, but although its similar in many respects, it uses a different chipset and so cant be directly compared. The N+ Modem Router lacks Gigabit Ethernet....
By PC Authority on 83
Fast and blessed with some truly useful features - a router thats well worth investing in...
By Expert Reviews on 80
Good value if youre not bothered about dual band operation. One reason why the N+ is cheaper than some of the other routers is that it doesnt support dual band. It makes up for this with ease of use and good performance. The front of the device...