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Belkin N150 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:150 MbpsLAN port speeds:100 MbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Belkin N150 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

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5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

4.5

Wireless

20%

5.2

Ports

18%

6.7

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

4.5

Hardware

10%

5.2

Management

â–¼Worse than 97% of routers
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,916 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 70% of routers
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Technical Specifications of router Belkin N150

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

4.5

Wireless

20%

5.2

Ports

18%

6.7

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

4.5

Hardware

10%

5.2

Management

5.7
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,916 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Belkin N150 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Brand name
Belkin
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are less versatile than 75.4% of routers and equal to 22.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
150 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
150 Mbps
This router delivers 150 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 91.5% of routers and equal to 7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 40.9% of routers and equal to 17.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
no
IPv6 support
no
This router does not support IPv6. 88.7% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
This router offers 100 Mbps on its LAN ports, which is slower than 73.2% of routers and on par with 26.4% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI
Management interface
Web UI
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 72.2% of routers and equal to 27.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
no
Guest Wi-Fi network
no
This router does not offer a guest Wi‑Fi network. 91.7% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
8 MB
RAM capacity
8 MB
This router has 8 MB of RAM, which is less than 99.4% of routers and the same as 0.6% of routers.
Internal storage
0.001953 GB
Internal storage
0.001953 GB
This router has 0.001953 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.5% of routers and the same as 6.5% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
Hardware acceleration
no
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Belkin N150 vs the average router

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  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    ADSL2+
    This router uses a ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 2 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    2
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (2 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    2 vs 0
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Belkin N150 is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 38.6% more popular
    Belkin N150 is more popular than the average router (9.06 vs 6.5).
    9.06 vs 6.54
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Belkin N150 is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 38.6% more popular
    Belkin N150 is more popular than the average router (9.06 vs 6.5).
    9.06 vs 6.54
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WEP
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    ADSL2+
    This router uses a ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • 2 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    2
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (2 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    2 vs 0
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    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
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • 89.8% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    150 Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (150 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    Belkin N150 has worse value for money than the average router (7.16 vs 7.8).
    7.16 vs 7.82
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 89.8% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    150 Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (150 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 2 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    1
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (1 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    1 vs 3
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 48 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    16
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (16 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    16 vs 64
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    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
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No guest Wi-Fi network
    Guest Wi-Fi network
    no
    This router does not offer a guest Wi-Fi network, while the average router does. 91.4% of routers offer a guest Wi-Fi network.
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 96.9% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (8 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    8 MB vs 256 MB
  • 98.4% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.001953 GB
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.001953 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2009
    This router is an older model than the average router (2009 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    June 2009
    2009 vs 2015
  • 31.5 mm higher height
    Height
    79 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (79 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    79 mm vs 47.5 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Jennies Garage
≈ estimated
29/04/2012
Hands-on review · setup, speed and range tests
Verdict
Belkin N150 is a good-value budget router with solid speed and range for everyday use.
8.0
VivaLaRobo
≈ estimated
31/08/2011
Unboxing · first look and dorm use
Verdict
Belkin N150 is a cheap, easy starter router for a dorm room, though it is single-band and not the fastest.
8.0
YourApplePlace com
≈ estimated
29/12/2010
Unboxing · setup and speed comparison with the old router
Verdict
Belkin N150 downloads much faster than the old router, but upload and ping gains are small.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

smallnetbuilder.com
18/06/2009
Lab test · Single-stream 802.11n router
Verdict
The Belkin N150 is a single-stream router with Wi-Fi certified only at 802.11g speeds, and its routing is too weak for fast fiber lines.
expertreviews.co.uk
13/05/2011
Hands-on test · Easy-setup N150 router
Verdict
The Belkin Surf N150 is easy to set up with clear web pages and fast close-range wireless, but it has no QoS and needs a separate ADSL modem.
onecomputerguy.com
23/11/2022
Expert overview · 2.4GHz-only router
Verdict
The Belkin G54 N150 is a basic 2.4GHz-only router with solid coverage and easy setup, but it has no USB port and may falter at long range.
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tomshw.it
10/04/2007
Summary of the review
davidesalerno.net
27/01/2010
Personal test · ADSL modem router
Verdict
The Belkin N150 is a decent ADSL modem, router and access point for everyday users, but changing settings can cut internet for every device.

Third-party reviews

Based on 1,916 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Belkin N150

  • Extremely affordable price point for a basic home network setup.
  • Very easy and quick initial setup process, often cited as ideal for novice users.
  • Sleek and minimalist vertical design that saves desk space.
  • Good signal range for a budget, single-band router, covering small to medium homes.
  • Pre-set security settings (WPA/WPA2) right out of the box.

What we don't like about Belkin N150

  • Frequent connection drops requiring regular manual reboots.
  • Inconsistent Wi-Fi reliability over time, especially after a few months of use.
  • Limited feature set lacking advanced options like Quality of Service (QoS).
  • Slow throughput speeds that are not suitable for high-speed fiber connections.
  • Single indicator light makes troubleshooting difficult compared to routers with per-port LEDs.
  • Gets notably warm/hot during operation, requiring good ventilation.

Verdict

The Belkin N150 is a single-band 2.4 GHz wireless router designed for basic home activities like emailing and web surfing, featuring 802.11n technology with physical data rates up to 150 Mbps. It includes an integrated 4-port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switch, one 10/100 Mbps WAN port, and internal antennas utilizing MultiBeam technology to help minimize dead spots. Key pros include an extremely simple three-step setup process, preconfigured WPA/WPA2 security settings for immediate out-of-the-box protection, and a 'Self-Healing' feature that automatically resolves network issues. However, notable cons include its very basic routing feature set, limited range compared to modern dual-band models, and significant throughput instability under high-load or long-distance conditions.

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