Belkin F5D8230-4 Wireless Pre-N Router 4-Port 802.11n For Parts Not Working

Belkin F5D8230-4 Wireless Pre-N Router 4-Port 802.11n For Parts Not Working

The Belkin F5D8230-4 is a desktop wireless router from Belkin's Pre-N product line, released ahead of the ratification of the 802.11n standard to offer improved range and throughput over standard 802.11g. It features four 10/100 LAN ports, a dedicated WAN port for broadband modem connection, and three external antennas for wireless coverage. This unit does not power on and is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts or repair.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Belkin F5D8230-4, Version 1001
• Type: Wireless Pre-N Router (draft 802.11n)
• LAN Ports: 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 (labeled Connections to Computers 1–4)
• WAN Port: 1 x RJ-45 (labeled Connection to Modem)
• Antennas: 3 external detachable antennas
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
• FCC ID: SA3-AGN0901AP0100
• Regulatory: FCC, CE, IC: 5215A-0901AP01, N10117
• Complies with Canada RSS-210
• Included: Router unit only — no power adapter, cables, or accessories

Applications

The Belkin Pre-N line was aimed at home and small office users who wanted improved wireless performance before the 802.11n standard was finalized in 2009. Pre-N routers like the F5D8230-4 were introduced around 2006–2007 and offered compatibility with standard 802.11b/g devices while providing enhanced throughput to other Pre-N or early draft-N clients. This unit is no longer suitable for use as a primary router given its non-working condition, but it may be of interest to hobbyists, electronics repair technicians, or buyers sourcing specific components such as the antennas, port panel assembly, or internal PCB for repair or experimentation.