![]() ![]() When you open the box, you're faced with a quick-installation guide that details the process of setting up the router in plain English. So if you're surfing the Web on your laptop and discover that you can't connect, a quick glance at your router should tell you where to start your investigation.īelkin upped the ante on consumer-friendliness in other areas, as well. The included guide tells you that a solid blue icon means everything is fine, while a blinking amber-colored icon indicates that something is amiss at that juncture in the network. Belkin's network-status display panel uses graphical representations of each element of the network: a globe for the Internet a modem a three-antenna router a desktop PC, representing a wired connection a laptop, representing a wireless connection and a lock to represent wireless security. The LEDs normally mounted on a router blink to indicate activity, but the blinking probably doesn't mean much to someone new to networking, especially when that person is trying to troubleshoot a problematic network connection. The standout design feature of this router is one that's been a long time in coming: Belkin replaced the standard LED lights with a top-mounted network-status display that gives you better insight into your network. If you don't mind buying a new router now and again when the spec is finalized, stick with Belkin's Pre-N router.(And keep in mind that if you do opt for so-called pre-N or Super G networking equipment, you'll need to use matching routers and cards for the best performance.) If you do have to buy now and want something that will likely be upgradable through firmware to conform with the final 11n spec, this Belkin N1 router would be our choice. We're sticking with the same advice we've given in reviews of other pre-N and Draft N devices: unless you absolutely must have the fastest gear for your network, sit tight and wait for the 802.11n spec to be finalized before buying (latest reports peg this at early to mid 2007). This discrepancy makes direct performance comparisons impossible, but the Belkin N1 did best the Linksys and Netgear Draft N routers in CNET Labs' mixed-mode and long-range (in mixed mode) throughput tests. Generally, single-mode operation offers better performance, because in mixed-mode, the older-generation products (such as 802.11b clients, which can sustain a slower throughput than 11g or pre-11n clients) become a network bottleneck. Instead, the only option is a mixed n/g/b mode. The Belkin N1 router differs from either Linksys's or Netgear's competing Draft N products by not offering a single-mode operation. Though it was slightly speedier than the other two Draft N routers we've tested, it's still a ways off from delivering on the promise of Draft N. ![]() Belkin's Pre-N router is still one of our favorites for its impressive intersection of price and performance, so we had high hopes for the company's Draft N product, the Belkin N1 wireless router (and the companion wireless notebook adapter). Worse, the performance of the products that have been released-from Linksys and Netgear-has fallen short of expectations. To restart your Comcast router (without clearing any settings), simply unplug it, wait at least 30 seconds, and plug it back in.In spite of the rash of announcements for Draft N networking equipment earlier this year, actual hardware has been slow to surface. This is different than restarting your router, which does not clear any settings and simply brings your network down and back up. Resetting your modem will wipe all previous router configuration - including wifi network name, password, login information, etc. For Comcast router/modem combos, resetting the router to factory settings will also reset the modem - thus, the terms "router", "modem", and "gateway" are often used interchangeably. ![]() The exact method for resetting your Xfinity router or modem can vary slightly by model. If your Internet is running slowly or you're experiencing other connectivity issues with your Comcast router or modem, it's a good idea to either reset your gateway to factory defaults or simply restart it. ![]()
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