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Belkin AC900 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:900 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Belkin AC900 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Belkin AC900
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 62% of routers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

26%

5.3

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.8

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

6.7

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • belkin-ac900
belkin-ac900
Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of router Belkin AC900

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

26%

5.3

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.8

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

6.7

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

6.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Brand name
Belkin
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 35.2% of routers and equal to 23.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
900 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 900 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 64.3% of routers and equal to 1.6% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 36.5% of routers and the same as 29.9% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 69.1% of routers and equal to 9.4% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 78.5% of routers and equal to 21.2% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 75.5% of routers and equal to 23.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 77.8% of routers offer captive portal features.
Browser-based guest login page.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
Hardware acceleration
no
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 75.3% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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Belkin AC900 vs the average router

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  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
    Browser-based guest login page.
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
    Browser-based guest login page.
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 48.6% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 48.6% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No port filtering
    This router does not support port filtering, while the average router does. 98.1% of routers support port filtering.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 190.7 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (242.1 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    242.1 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 6 years older release date
    This router is an older model than the average router (2013 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2013 vs 2019
  • 109 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (302 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    302 mm vs 193 mm
  • 81.3% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (816 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    816 g vs 450 g

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Belkin AC900

  • Ease of setup: Many users find the 'Simple Start' browser-based installation quick and straightforward, even for non-technical users.
  • Performance: Positive feedback on its ability to handle multiple devices and provide solid speeds for general browsing and streaming.
  • Design: The compact, upright design with an integrated stand is frequently praised for its aesthetic and small footprint.
  • Value: Often cited as providing good performance and features for its price point.
  • Dual-band flexibility: Users appreciate the 5GHz band for faster media streaming and the 2.4GHz band for standard tasks.

What customers don't like about Belkin AC900

  • Connection stability: Some users report frequent signal drops or the need to reboot the router weekly to restore connectivity.
  • Range limitations: While advertised as high-power, some reviewers experienced poor signal strength in larger homes or through multiple walls.
  • Durability issues: Reports of a shorter lifespan compared to other routers, with some units failing within 6 months to a year.
  • Software quirks: Issues with the Belkin redirect page appearing unexpectedly and limited NAS functionality when using the USB port.
  • Setup difficulties for specific ISPs: Some users, particularly those on DSL services, reported significant trouble during the initial configuration.

Verdict

The Belkin AC900 (F9K1117) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) router providing combined speeds up to 900 Mbps, split between 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 585 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. Key characteristics include four Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections, a USB 2.0 port for printer or DLNA media sharing, and IntelliStream QoS for automatic traffic prioritisation of gaming and video. Main pros include a simple browser-based setup for mobile devices, IPv6 compatibility, and solid security features like a built-in firewall and SPI intrusion protection. However, cons include limited USB functionality as it does not support full NAS/backup capabilities, the absence of third-party firmware support like DD-WRT, and some users reporting reduced range on the 5 GHz band compared to older wireless-N models.

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