Belkin Pre-N Router

keno55 · 05-20-2008, 06:42 PM

I have a Belkin Pre-N Router, F5d 8230-4, Version 2000 (BEL 21N08) set up on my desktop which runs XP Pro. My wife's desktop gets the wireless signal from the Belkin. Her PC runs Vista Home Edition.

I want to move the router to her PC and get the wireless signal on my PC. We need the router in her office as she needs the additional ports on the router for a video conferencing set up and an ephone.

Will the Belkin work with Vista on her PC?

Do I need new drivers, and if I do, where are downloads offered?

If there is a power problem or some other problem and I have to reset the Belkin on her PC I want to be sure it is easily done, as this will support her business from home.

Thanks,

keno55

johnhook · 05-21-2008, 02:00 AM

keno55

That Belkin N router will work fine on Vista - no special drivers required as it's simply making a LAN connection to the PC.

http://www.belkin.com/support/produc...&pid=F5D8233-4

- John

keno55 · 05-21-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks, John. Maybe you can explain to me why embarq has to come out to the house to put a "splitter" on the line in my wife's office here at the house. They tell me that only one outlet in the house can carry the DSL signal. After they are done, I will then rely on the router on my wife's PC.

All I know is that it will cost $115. If I knew how to do it and the stakes were lower (my wife's new business), I'd try myself.

Thanks, again.

keno55

**johnwill** · 05-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Actually, a DSL splitter is the best way to wire a DSL connection. Also, you can never have more than one DSL modem on any single telephone line, if you want two DSL accounts, you need two separate telephone lines to the house/office.

Embarq_Jenny · 05-28-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keno55

Thanks, John. Maybe you can explain to me why embarq has to come out to the house to put a "splitter" on the line in my wife's office here at the house. They tell me that only one outlet in the house can carry the DSL signal. After they are done, I will then rely on the router on my wife's PC.

All I know is that it will cost $115. If I knew how to do it and the stakes were lower (my wife's new business), I'd try myself.

Thanks, again.

Hi My name is Jenny with Embarq online support team- I saw that you have to have a splitter installed on your phone line for your HSI to work. The cost of this is not $115 however there is a cost of only $25 to have the splitter installed. I am sorry about the confusion in the pricing. The splitter acts a dedicted jack for your HSI and will allow you to be able to connect online and be on the phone at the same time. If you have any other question about the install of a splitter or any other issues please feel free to email me at Embarq_Jenny@Embarq.com

Thanks
Jenny R.
Embarq online support team
Embarq_Jenny@Embarq.com

keno55

05-20-2008, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
keno55 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp #2	Belkin Pre-N Router I have a Belkin Pre-N Router, F5d 8230-4, Version 2000 (BEL 21N08) set up on my desktop which runs XP Pro. My wife's desktop gets the wireless signal from the Belkin. Her PC runs Vista Home Edition. I want to move the router to her PC and get the wireless signal on my PC. We need the router in her office as she needs the additional ports on the router for a video conferencing set up and an ephone. Will the Belkin work with Vista on her PC? Do I need new drivers, and if I do, where are downloads offered? If there is a power problem or some other problem and I have to reset the Belkin on her PC I want to be sure it is easily done, as this will support her business from home. Thanks, keno55

05-21-2008, 02:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnhook Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 810 OS: MS SBS 2003 SP2	Re: Belkin Pre-N Router keno55 That Belkin N router will work fine on Vista - no special drivers required as it's simply making a LAN connection to the PC. http://www.belkin.com/support/produc...&pid=F5D8233-4 - John

05-21-2008, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
keno55 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp #2	Re: Belkin Pre-N Router Thanks, John. Maybe you can explain to me why embarq has to come out to the house to put a "splitter" on the line in my wife's office here at the house. They tell me that only one outlet in the house can carry the DSL signal. After they are done, I will then rely on the router on my wife's PC. All I know is that it will cost $115. If I knew how to do it and the stakes were lower (my wife's new business), I'd try myself. Thanks, again. keno55

05-22-2008, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Belkin Pre-N Router Actually, a DSL splitter is the best way to wire a DSL connection. Also, you can never have more than one DSL modem on any single telephone line, if you want two DSL accounts, you need two separate telephone lines to the house/office. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience