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[Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 22:03 harveynorman.com.au (3807 clicks)

Belkin Connect N150 Wireless Router [F7D1301AU] $18 at HN.

  • Limit 3 per customer. While stocks last!

With the Belkin Connect Wireless Router you can share your music, videos and documents with all your home computers. This N-Technology driven router is great to share files over the network wirelessly and efficiently.
Speed

The Belkin Connect Wireless Router features wireless N technology meaning great network performance, with speeds up to 150 Mbps.
Security

WPS/WPA2 encryption standards and preset security settings get you up and running safely. One-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) securely connects multiple computers and devices with the push of a button.
Easy Setup

Get your secure wireless network up and running in minutes. Just three easy steps.
Self Healing App

The Self Healing App automatically detects and resolves network problems and runs routine maintenance scans to give you the clearest wireless channel.

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  • rakeycakey on 25/06/2012 - 22:06

    Holy **** I purchased this a few months ago when it was on sale for like $80..!!!

  • 51ngh on 25/06/2012 - 22:15
    +3

    $29 at MSY, $59 at mwave

  • t0ne on 25/06/2012 - 22:30
    +1

    Just bought 2 for home :)

    • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 22:59
      +7

      What can you use 2 for? because I want to buy 2 as well now :|

      • Click_It on 25/06/2012 - 23:06
        +2

        I'd like to know also. As far as I know I have no need for any but maybe I really need 2 also :D

        I'm guessing for extending and/or repeating…

        • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 23:09
          +16

          Maybe I need 3! Do they get warm? could use them for heaters :)

        • Click_It on 25/06/2012 - 23:12
          +3

          I like the way you think, best buy 3 now and figure out if they are needed later :)

        • frewer on 26/06/2012 - 00:43
          +4

          capitalism need you guys,keep it on.

        • StewBalls on 26/06/2012 - 00:47
          +18

          If you buy enough of them & put them in a circle you could make a super-collider for ethernet packets!

          Although, if you're on a budget you can just use the three in close proximity to pop a kernel of corn! :p

        • t0ne on 26/06/2012 - 08:06
          +2

          lol i bought 2 so i can connect my playstation up at one end of the house and my media player up at the other end :)

        • itbargainhunter on 26/06/2012 - 09:40
          +1

          There you go. You figure out a way to create a time machine!

  • blablabla23 on 25/06/2012 - 22:31
    +1

    probably a dumb question but does anyone know if this can be connected without a desktop pc?

    • Kill Joy on 25/06/2012 - 22:41

      yes.

      • StevieRay on 25/06/2012 - 23:05
        -7

        Just to clarify, Kill Joy was referring his yes to:
        It's a dumb question =P

        • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 23:12
          +5

          Maybe you should swap names with Killjoy Stevie

        • Click_It on 25/06/2012 - 23:15
          +3

          meanie

      • Kill Joy on 26/06/2012 - 22:43

        Just to clarify, I was referring my yes as an answer to the question. It was an honest question that though obvious to us might not have been to this user. Maybe we should switch names…

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 26/06/2012 - 00:38
      +16

      not a dumb question at all. older belkin routers (aimed at noobs) required an ethernet connection and then run the install cd to be able to web login to the damn router…

      if you intend to do medium to heavy torrent downloading, avoid this router. it likes to drop out or freeze under heavy load. also the wireless range is poor.

      • zeckem on 26/06/2012 - 00:53
        +2

        you just saved me $18 thanks :)

        • StewBalls on 26/06/2012 - 00:57

          In all fairness, my mate's one has had no such difficulties…it's been $18 well spent by all accounts.

          That said, he doesn't do any heavy torrenting or other p2p stuff; but he streams all but the highest bitrate 1080p movies across his network with ease! ;)

  • atlas on 25/06/2012 - 22:37

    Want to buy but struggling to find a use for it lol

  • c64 on 25/06/2012 - 22:39
    +1

    why do belkin have such stupid model numbering for all of their products?

  • Third_Gear on 25/06/2012 - 22:40
    +1

    Picked up one of these on the way out also:
    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/fellowes-p-paper-shredder.htm…

    I couldn't be bothered doing a price comparison but I think its an all right deal on a shredder.

    • spychiatrist on 25/06/2012 - 23:39

      Thanks thirdy. Got me a shredder. Now to return my peach shredder to officeworks and use the credit to buy the cheapo 500gb porta drive

  • Black Hole on 25/06/2012 - 22:42

    Very cheap but I am afraid to buy because of its unreliability unless it has been fixed with the latest firmware.

    • Third_Gear on 25/06/2012 - 22:46
      +1

      Buy it. Try it. If you don't like it sell it on. Just keep all the original packaging. Worst case scenario you will break even…. :)

  • spy on 25/06/2012 - 22:44
    +2

    Is this any good as a wireless extender for my Billion?

    • Click_It on 25/06/2012 - 23:10

      .

    • aec on 26/06/2012 - 08:06

      i want to know too. i have billion 7500(i guess) in a 2 bedders. really need a serious reason to give HN $18 for this router.

    • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 10:58

      It will work and it is cheap so give it a shot

  • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 22:58

    Not supported for DD-WRT software :(

  • smokenz on 25/06/2012 - 23:05

    i had one like this, although might have been the n300.
    found it a little bit mediocre. could get 30mbps sometimes on speedtest.net with bigpond, then othertimes it would go quite low.
    i upgraded to bigpond 100mbps and the cisco wifi router i got with the upgrade will always give me a solid 60-70mbps. yet bridging the belkin to test at the beginning still gave me around 30-35mbps at best.
    if you have no wifi, great price for something entry, if you have wifi g you will only see a little improvement with this i believe.

  • StevieRay on 25/06/2012 - 23:11

    For those interested and out of the loop this was posted 3 months ago at the same price and store. Not marked expired so does this count as a dupe =P

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/66311

    Good read for those interested in previous comments and Qs

    • StewBalls on 26/06/2012 - 00:29

      One of my mates picked one up in that deal, so far it's been a very capable little router, and who could argue with the price! :)

  • Bullion78 on 25/06/2012 - 23:17

    for the tech illiterate, please help.. I need a new wirless modem.. this wont help me right?

    • Click_It on 25/06/2012 - 23:20
      +1

      This doesn't have a modem built into it so it won't help, you are correct.

      For $39 you can get the modem+router version, see linky below
      http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?spos=1&q=F7D1401A…

      That said I'd probably budget higher and get something better if you're starting from scratch.

      • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 23:37
        +2

        Cheap Modem/Routers are not recommended, especially if you want something to just 'work'.
        I would go with something like this: http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/netgear-wndr3800-wirel… over the cheapies anyday, a router not working is the biggest pain in the arse!

        • spychiatrist on 25/06/2012 - 23:41

          Will this help solve my vodafone slow connection? Its a serious question.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2012 - 23:52
          +2

          More than likely not. More probable issues are; Distance from exchange, line noise or firmware or settings issues. Best place for support is probably whirlpool forums.

        • StewBalls on 25/06/2012 - 23:53
          +7

          Nothing can solve problems with a Yodafone connection! It's a serious answer. ;)

        • alex27 on 26/06/2012 - 02:04

          agree, i have three cheap modem dead in last 4 years, value more than a good one.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 26/06/2012 - 09:54

          agreed, the netgear modem routers are much better than the rubbish belkin and linksys available

        • mrfluffy on 26/06/2012 - 09:57
          +3

          You certainly don't speak for everyone when you say cheap modem / routers are not recommended.
          I and plenty of other Whirlpoolians would recommend buying a TP-Link TD-W8690N if you want to buy a good, reliable cheap unit .Mine has been switched on 24 /7 for the past 3 years and has used for downloading squillions of movies etc and for connection my Gigaset base.

          http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-46040303-TP_Link_TD_W8960N_300Mb…

        • lzwdavid on 26/06/2012 - 10:47

          tp-link W8960N it's a good one for its price!

        • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 10:55
          +1

          Linksys, rubbish? I don't think so..

        • [Deactivated] on 26/06/2012 - 17:49

          I spend a fair bit of time on WP also, most of the DSL hardware complaints are from cheap ones… if you dont have the cash then yeah get a cheapie but I think spending the extra is worth it. Ive had so many cheapie routers that are bricked after a year…if that.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 27/06/2012 - 19:36

          @Anthony Check it for yourself. Look at any review for their cheap models.

  • KiddieKid on 26/06/2012 - 00:05

    Just bought the router and realised that I have absolutely no use for it.
    Im such a sucker for a good deal.

    On the off chance you want to buy the router, consider taking it off my hands and PM me.

  • Maestrok on 26/06/2012 - 00:32
    +1

    Can this be used as a bridge?

    • idontalwaysnotlie on 26/06/2012 - 07:22
      +1

      No. I brought one last time they were on sale and they work ok.
      Wireless signal isn't the best. Mine seems to restart every hour or so.
      No 3rd party software when i looked last

      • Eanan on 26/06/2012 - 19:37
        +1

        *bought

  • yacman on 26/06/2012 - 00:44

    Can anyone confirm if this can be used as a Wirless Access Point or Repeter?

    My modem router is in another room and I want to recive the wireless signal, make this an AP or Repeter and then connect my old xbox via wired connection to one of the rear ports?

    If this does not anyone got ideas on a cheap reliable router that would without lag for my online gaming?

    Thanks

    • StewBalls on 26/06/2012 - 00:46

      AFAIK it can be used as an AP, but only certain model Belkins can do full wireless bridge mode using stock firmware; and again AFAIK this isn't one of the chosen few.

    • lzwdavid on 26/06/2012 - 13:36

      It can be used as a pure AP with an IP address, but cannot be used as a repeater.

  • CuteBirdy on 26/06/2012 - 00:53

    Can you flash 3rd party firmware into it?

  • g12345567 on 26/06/2012 - 07:46

    Assume the 4 wired ports on this are only run at the older 100mb speed?

  • Klang on 26/06/2012 - 08:40

    Tech newbie here. I am currently have problem with streaming HD movies smoothly from my PC to my Netgear DGN3700 modem router to my WDTV streaming player.

    Can I use this Belkin router and connect wirelessly to DGN3700, and then connect my WDTV using cable to this Belkin router, and stream the movies?

    If possible, can someone point to me on how to set up this Belkin router to do this?

    Thanks in advance.

    • dazweeja on 26/06/2012 - 11:10

      There's lot of reasons for choppy videos. It could be your router but if you're sharing your videos using normal Window file sharing, your videos are probably choppy because SMB sucks. Use NFS instead (something like Hanewin on Windows). This is natively supported on the new WD TV Live Streaming (I believe, I don't have one) and is definitely supported on the older WD TV Live with WDLXTV firmware.

  • bonbon on 26/06/2012 - 08:41
    +2

    Got one, by the way what is this for?

  • HX925 on 26/06/2012 - 09:20

    got this last year for $79 from JB hi fi… i would recomend buying 2 because mine crapped itself after 10 months.

    • Duff5000 on 26/06/2012 - 10:13

      Not really needed, warranty on these is exchange. Store should just swap it for you.

  • imranc on 26/06/2012 - 10:05

    Brilliant and free pickup! just ordered 2 and picking up from mlc center today =)
    Thanks heaps

  • TezBiAn on 26/06/2012 - 10:06

    Probably a noob question, but can you use any wifi extender with this or does it have to be a Belkin one?

    • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 10:59

      Any wifi extender will work.
      You could even buy 2 of these belikn units and use one as a wifi extender

      Setting up a router as a wifi extender is easy, have a look here if you want some information http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersW…

      • ProggerPete on 26/06/2012 - 11:05
        +1

        Ha, Setting up a router as a wifi extender is easy? Famous last words! If the 2 routers are the same brand you've got half a chance. Otherwise it's pure gamble.

        • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 11:16
          +1

          I have set up 4 or so routers to extend the range of a wifi network using the method above and never run into any problem.
          I dont think any pairs are the same brand

        • TezBiAn on 26/06/2012 - 11:48

          Thanks guys, I might just buy a wifi extender just to be safe.

        • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 12:23

          You could buy one of these to try.
          If you cant get it to work i am sure you could sell it for $15-20

  • Twisty on 26/06/2012 - 10:15

    Can this be used as a ethernet Switch?

    • ddhytz on 26/06/2012 - 10:59

      yes. it has 4 ethernet ports so you can connect 3 computers to it.

      • Twisty on 26/06/2012 - 11:17

        Ok so it can be used like this -

        Ethernet Cable from switch in another to this router in another room and used as a switch to give internet access to my other devices. Will the wirless still work along with the ethenet ports?

        • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 11:23
          +1

          That will work,
          You will need to disable DHCP on the belkin so all of the devices are assigned an IP by your main router AND manually set the IP address of the belkin to be in the same range as your main router (Give the belkin an IP address outside of the DHCP range on your main router).

          There may be an option in the belkin to set it to bridge mode so it will act as a switch only but if not doing the above should do the trick.

          You can also disable the firewall on the belkin as your main router will already have one

          This may explain it better than I can. It speaks about wifi but the same applies if you want to make the router a switch http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersW…

        • Twisty on 26/06/2012 - 11:47

          Ok thanks now would it be best to buy this or just get a switch

        • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 12:08
          +1

          It is up to you.
          A switch will be easier to set up as you plug everything in and it works, there is no configuration.

          If you can get a switch for about the same price and do not want wifi then that is what i would buy as there is no setup do do.

          But if you do not mind setting things up to make them work get the belkin and you will also have wifi.

          How many devices would you be connecting to the belkin?
          If you only want to connect 2 you could buy an Ethernet splitter.
          You would then run an ethernet cable from the switch (like you would need to with the belkin).
          The ethernet splitter would then let you run 2 devices over the same ethernet cable.
          The splitter will cost you a little more than the belkin however it needs no power so you save on power costs.

        • Russ on 26/06/2012 - 12:30

          I have this unit, and it does work as a switch, if you ignore the WAN port and plug your incoming cable into one of the four remaining ethernet ports.

          If you use the WAN port for the incoming cable (i.e. the cable from your modem), then all of the attached devices will get addresses in the 192.168.2.xxx range, which may not be able to talk to devices connected directly to your modem (usually 192.168.1.xxx range). Port forwarding also won't work, unless you are a guru at network settings.

          I found this out the hard way. My VOIP ATA would register with my provider, but no audio data came through. Ignoring the WAN port, as described above, solved the problem. The only downside is that the LED on the front of the Belkin will continuously flashing yellow, its signal for "I think I'm not attached to a network".

        • Twisty on 26/06/2012 - 12:46

          how does the connection get spread when not using the WAN port?

        • Russ on 26/06/2012 - 17:41

          I'm no network guru, but I can tell you that when you use the router as a switch, it doesn't do DHCP any more. Anything attached to the switch, when booting, looks around for a DHCP server, and only your modem will reply as being a DHCP server.

          The PC must either assume the DHCP server is the gateway to the internet, or perhaps there is a similar mechanism used to determine where the gateway is - independent of DHCP.

      • anthony on 26/06/2012 - 12:09

        It has 4 ethernet ports AND 1 wan port so you can connect 4 computers to it

  • JIMSHAWAU on 26/06/2012 - 10:48

    Linksys e1200 $35 at HN , Linksys e2000 $44 at DickSmith. I prefer those two…

    • lanriver on 26/06/2012 - 19:43

      Where's the link for Linksys e1200? I've search on HN website, but didn't get it.

  • Gracey on 26/06/2012 - 11:06
    +3

    Purchased 2 with no use for them as of yet. Cheers OZB :)

  • Sydster on 26/06/2012 - 12:16

    Great finding OP - but I controlled myself this time, I'm on a mission not to click the Add to Cart button till Monday, lets see :-)

  • ibe_doug on 26/06/2012 - 12:58

    I had this wireless router for a few months till I upgraded when it was on sale before ($19 at HN). I'm with TPG ADSL2 and had to input the prepferred DNS servers for TPG into the modem settings before it started working better. It was otherwise cutting out / losing connection after a every few days of use. Downloading anything pretty much slowed the connection for other users on my network to nothing.

    Not bad after I tinked with the setting though, and good for basic use.

  • ashrnand on 26/06/2012 - 14:10

    Remeber to buy online first, if you go into the store its still priced at $80.
    This special is for online purchase only.

    I made the mistake of going down to my store and only to have the rep tell me its only $18 if I purchase it online.

    Cheers
    Ash

  • Lazer on 26/06/2012 - 15:06
    +1

    This is a POS router got one the last time round kept cutting out for no reason and needed to be powered off and on again a few times to get it going again….

  • ozdesi on 26/06/2012 - 18:39

    My experience with Belkin wireless router has not been good as far as reliability and quality is concerned. Just my 2 cents

  • Johnny-Kun on 26/06/2012 - 19:10

    Anyone one to buy them off me? Tried to get them to connect to my modem but its not working, I remember the frustration I had with my old wireless router connecting to my wireless modem. Im located in Brisbane, PM me if you want to buy it off me

    • doctorwatson on 26/06/2012 - 20:25

      I always have the same problem, cannot access the router in my computer through the modem. Use the wifi network and connect to the router and then access the router setup.

    • anthony on 27/06/2012 - 09:35

      Connect the belkin to your PC first then you can configure it and assign it an IP in the same range as your modem.

    • StewBalls on 27/06/2012 - 10:07

      When you say "wireless modem", what make & model are you talking about; and how are you trying to 'connect' them?

  • FourSquareMan2 on 26/06/2012 - 23:02
    +2

    Bought one last time HN had this deal.
    It sits beuatifully on my book shelf with the plastic wrapping still unopened!

    • StewBalls on 27/06/2012 - 10:09
      +1

      LOL, hoarding, the curse of the OzBargainer! :)

  • johnnyb on 27/06/2012 - 12:21

    Excellent, have been using my desktop and Connectify as an ad hoc wireless server (messy option) waiting for an ultra-cheap router- this worked out of the box.

    EDIT: Quick question, have this linked up to a cable modem via the WAN port. Is there any benefit in having the router set as AP mode?

  • MDC01 on 27/06/2012 - 12:46

    hmmmm, purchased yesterday for pickup and got an email today to say there would be at least a 10 day wait for stock. Go, Harvey…..

    I actually wonder whether it I'll see it at all………

  • peppey1 on 27/06/2012 - 13:43

    mine said 28 days!

  • TIKS on 27/06/2012 - 14:12
    +5
    Tried to get one collect from local store got email response:

    Thank you for your recent order.

    Product Details:
    Price
    1 x Belkin Connect Wireless Router - F7D1301AU
    Includes ONLINE ONLY
    Includes Limit 3 per customer. While stocks last!
    $18
    Total Paid
    $18
    (Incl. GST $1.64)

    Unfortunately we have sold out of this model and I would like to offer you an upgraded model F7D1401AU- CONNECT MODEM ROUTER rrp $129.95.

    Can you please confirm if you are happy to take the upgraded model for the same price?

    Kind regards.

    So I just popped in and picked up my Belkin Wireless MODEM/Router for $18!!! Gimme a Pos if thats the true OB spirit!! haha. Very happy indeed, thanks OP.

    • StewBalls on 27/06/2012 - 14:45

      Well played sir! :)

    • dimagiba on 28/06/2012 - 17:11

      I got a call from my local store and they offered me the F7D2301AU. I think it's the 300Mbps model w/o the modem.

  • alvian on 27/06/2012 - 16:20

    I saw this at my local HN yesterday and it is not certified for 802.11n!

    Reading the specs on the box closely, it said "with some wireless-n features…" Neither the N150 router nor the N150 modem-router are certified for 802.11n

    • StewBalls on 27/06/2012 - 18:20
      +2

      It's $18 dude, suck it up!

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