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Belkin F5U301 CableFree 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub with Dongle | 
| Brand: Belkin
Category: CE
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $70.96
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Rating:  22 reviews
Platform: Windows XP
Color: BLACK AND SILVER
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 6.8 x 9.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: F5U301
Model: F5U301
UPC: 722868589557
EAN: 0722868589557
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Gives desktop-computer users the freedom to place their USB devices anywhere in the room without running long cables | | • | Laptop users gain the freedom to roam wirelessly with their laptops around the room while still maintaining access to their stationary USB devices | | • | Connects USB printers, cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, from up to 30 ft. away | | • | Transfers data at speeds of up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices | | • | Includes a 4-port Hub, a USB Dongle (that connects into your computer), and a Dongle stand to give you optimum wireless reception |
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Product Description
Wirelessly connect your notebook to scanners, printers, iPod, hard drives and more! Belkin unleashes USB. The CableFree USB Hub lets you wirelessly connect all your USB devices to your computer. Now you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room, from up to 30 feet away, without the hassle of connecting cables. The Hub is easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam-and stay connected. Main Features Manufacturer: Belkin International, IncManufacturer Part Number: F5U301Manufacturer Website Address: www.belkin.comProduct Type: Wireless USB HubHost Interface: Not ApplicableData Transfer Rate: Up to 480Mbps Ports: 4 x 4-pin USB 2.0 - USBForm Factor: External Hot-pluggableStandard Warranty: Lifetime
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 22
 Works Just as expected May 14, 2007
Laurie B. Cook
8 out of 118 found this review helpful
Supplies good range and does provide true wireless USB. Software worked right out of the box. I have been recommending this nifty little device to all my friends. Very useful device.
 Worked perfectly for my needs... May 1, 2010
Landon Ashby (Houston, TX)
This worked perfectly for me. People have said this version is far inferior to the new version and I'm sure that's true, but this met my needs and was much cheaper.
I needed this to connect a digital scale to my computer in my work laboratory. My computer and the scale are on two opposite walls and I did not want to move the scale nor did I want to run a cable. The distance is approximately 10 feet and everything communicates with no hiccups. According to the utility the signal is at 90%.
My computer runs Windows XP Pro. Installation was quick and easy. The reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars was because I plugged an external hard drive into it and the transfer speeds were a bit below the advertised speeds. The signal said 90% but speeds were about 60% of advertised. Still, for being wireless, it works great.
While the newer model may be significantly better, I can't in good faith give this a lower rating just because there is a better one available. Simply put, if you don't need a lot of range and you don't need super speeds, this is a much less expensive alternative.
Worked just as expected! March 29, 2007
Mike Cook (Wisconsin)
12 out of 70 found this review helpful
After following the simple install steps(load the drivers BEFORE plugging stuff in), I was up and running with a wireless USB2.0 HUB! At 4 feet away I get 100% signal strength and it all works flawlessly. Acts just like a wire, really cool! Long time to wait but it is worth it!
Only negative I can find is that the OS (win xp home for me) must be up and running to use the hub. A PC's BIOS doesnt reconize it, the OS must be up and running before a USB device can be used (I.E. you cant boot from the wireless hub). :(
 Don't buy it. Don't. Seriously. Don't. July 28, 2007
Joshua Graessley
68 out of 71 found this review helpful
A wireless USB hub is very appealing. The implementation of this one makes it useless.
The software only runs on Windows XP. There are no Vista drivers. The hub does not work until you've logged in and even then, it takes a few seconds. Since you have to have log in before the hub will work, your mouse and keyboard can't be plugged in to the wireless hub. This also means that USB audio devices that must be plugged in at boot will not work. I don't understand why Windows requires USB audio devices to be plugged in at boot, but that's Microsoft's fault, not Belkins.
It gets better. Yesterday, we rebooted the machine and my brother logged in with his account. The wireless hub didn't work at all because the software wasn't installed for him. Why would the installer even bother installing this software for only one user? No problem, we installed the software on his account. Reboot. Everything seemed to work. Fast user switch to my account and the software freaks out because the software running on his account is using the device. The USB devices attached to that hub go offline.
To Summarize:
- No Vista support
- Can't use it for keyboard/mouse
- No support for multiple user accounts
- Fast user switching messes it up
However tempted you may be, don't buy this product until they address these issues. This product is not ready for prime time. On the plus side, it seems like all of these problems are just related to software. If Belkin decides to, they could probably fix all of these problems in software.
Do not buy this one May 5, 2007
Philip Fouad Braidi (Beirut, Lebanon)
67 out of 70 found this review helpful
To be fair Belkin has always provided its costumers with grade A+products, unfortunately they failed to do so with this one. It does not have Vista support, loaded with Bugs, goes on & off whenever it feels like, and comes at a hefty price.The strange thing is that "Belkin Customer Care" acknowledges the problem and will offer you a cash back refund. The only question here is why is Amazon & Belkin still selling it when Belkin already labeled it as a defective product,and discontinued its production.
Do not buy this one, you will regret it !!!
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