BELKIN F5D7050 Wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter

Average customer rating: 2.5

Barely worked then died - terrible software
dont buy this
Worked for 7 months, then died -- driver software is subpar
Works for me with Vista
Works great on my mac clamshell G3

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BELKIN F5D7050 Wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0002HA7FY

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Product Description

Belkin F5D7050 Wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter - This is a USB network adapter that gives your desktop or notebook PC access to 802.11g & 802.11b wireless networks. What makes this adapter so special is it's size. It's roughly the size of a pack of gum, which makes it a perfect accessory for mobile PC users. Requires - Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP Includes Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free 24 hour technical support! Color - Black

Customer Reviews:

Barely worked then died - terrible software.......2007-06-13

I decided to purchase this because I needed a cheap, temporary hookup from my desktop to my Wi-Fi network powered by a Linksys WRT54G. After running the software and plugging in the F5D7050 within the claimed 400 ft range, I received no signal at all.

Determined to get the device working, I replaced the firmware on my Linksys router with DD-WRT, then boosted the output power from 28 to 70. Finally! I could sporadically connect to the network!

After a few days, I could no longer connect. I ordered the large, unsightly antennae for my router hoping this would improve signal between the Belkin and the Linksys. After attaching them to the router, I see a stronger signal but still cannot connect.

One large factor contributing to my nighmare is the fact that Belkin's included software is horrible. It makes no sense. I can never reproduce the magic formula to connect (reboot? reinstall software? unplug and reattach the USB device? enable/disable Wireless Zero Config?). I have given up and decided to spend the big bucks on the Linksys USB adapter.

Meanwhile, I have two Dell laptops which have connected EVERY time to the Linksys from farther away with no problems at all!

dont buy this.......2007-06-11

I bought this about 4 months ago. At first it worked ok(2-4 bars) but after a month or so the signal started to get weaker and weaker to the point where it didnt pickup any signal at all. Now it does'nt even work. Ive tried it on serveral computers (installing and uninstalling) but it still does not work.

Worked for 7 months, then died -- driver software is subpar.......2007-05-28

Didn't install properly on WinXP SP2 initially, so had to mess around a lot to get it working. Then after about 7 months of mostly trouble-free use, it just died for no reason.

The adapter itself is fine because it works on other machines, but the driver and support software that comes bundled with it are very poor, and I was not able to get it working again even after reinstalling Windows XP!

Driver support from Belkin is very poor. Take your business elsewhere.

Works for me with Vista.......2007-05-25

Just bought a new Dell with Vista Home Premium. Have version 3 of this adapter. Tried to install the driver for this version from the Belkin website, but Vista couldn't install it. Decided to go ahead and install the software/utility, even though the product states it is not compatible with Vista. After installing the software, all I had to do was connect to the network using the Network and Sharing Center. It's worked flawlessly for a week now, with good signal strength. No problems when restaring the computer - it automatically connects to the network. Haven't had to unplug the adapter. Vista cannot find the Belkin Utility, however, which is probably a good thing. Very satisfied so far.

Works great on my mac clamshell G3.......2007-05-09

I have an old clamshell G3 without an airport card using OS X.4. My computer tech told me it would be impossible to get wireless internet without spending $60 or more on an airport card from another clamshell computer. He was wrong. This is a viable option. I installed a driver from the support page of Belkin's website (I used the one for 10.3), and bam! I had a wireless connection to the internet. I'm so glad I found this!

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