Belkin F7D4301 Play Max Wireless-N Router

The Play Max's feature set is obviously intended to appeal to gamers and enthusiasts, yet given that these types are almost invariably suckers for flashing lights and knobs they can twiddle, we're not sure that its single Cyclopean green status...

In a cross-platform Mac and PC network, the Belkin Play Max Wireless failed to provide adequate connectivity. Wireless transfer performance also fell short of specification, although this is more typical of wireless routers. Andrew Harrison...

Belkin has obviously tried very hard to make the Play Max an attractive package to beginners. The unit itself is neat – its three-dimensional aerials hidden within the stone-grey case. It's a plug-and-play affair in terms of getting hooked up. WPA2 is...

Pros and ConsProduct Pros: + Simplest modem router set-up available+ Lots of extra features Product Cons: - Premium pricing Most ADSL broadband services now come with a router that acts as a gateway to the internet. The device will also let you share...

The bundled software is a good idea, but a more detailed manual would have made it more useful Good points High-speed router; easy to set up; lots of bundled software; clever wireless features Bad points Expensive; bundled software is poorly...

Good performance, a wide range of features and a very tempting price, just ignore the hype over those apps...

The Play Max ADSL router costs a lot but has the features to back it up – if you need them....

As if you couldn't already tell from the 'max' part of the name, Belkin's Play Max Router sits at the top of its current range. It purports to offer just about every conceivable function you could want from a router, in an attractive,...