Belkin N1 Vision router ?????

Hi All

I saw this mentioned in the computer mags & though expensive it has some nice features IMO especially the visual display.

Has anyone gone ahead and gotten one yet and if so is it more gimmick than usefull???

TIA

DOH !

Yep I've just gone and bought one, right after my line was fixed, as a treat to myself and the LCD is IMO really just a gimmick.

I bought it on impulse without actually noticing it did not have a built in ADSL modem, so I had to get a new modem as well, but as my old ADSL router did not do ADSL2 or 2+ I would probably have had to replace that shortly anyhow.

The most useful feature is that now I have a separate modem, I have moved the router out of the cupboard under the stairs and have therefore got a much better wi-fi coverage from everywhere in the house.

The LCD speed display only works while you are actually download data and there are no line stats as it is not a modem, but if the line drops or the are any other problems the display pops on (I'm in saver mode) and displays the error which is quite nice. I can also see on it exactly how many wi-fi devices are connected and it has all the usual security protocols.

It has a 1GB LAN, so I do have a very high speed link between it and my Buffalo Terra-station which might be useful.

Please feel free to ask if you want any specific info

Dave.