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Belkin F8T030 Bluetooth Access Point with USB Print Server
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Belkin
EAN: 0722868384718
Item Dimensions: 900175100500
Label: Belkin Components
Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Model: F8T030
Modem Description: None
MPN: F8T030
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Windows
Publisher: Belkin Components
Studio: Belkin Components
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Product Type - Wireless Access Point
- Warranty - 2 years
- Provides easy management with built-in web browser interface
- Works with all Bluetooth v1.1 devices
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Editorial Review:
Transfer data between a Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA and computers connected to the LAN via the AP, or simply gain Internet access through the connected LAN. Send a print job to USB printers via Bluetooth by connecting your USB printer to your AP. The built-in print server also allows you to send print jobs from computers connected to the LAN to USB printers connected to the AP. The AP includes a Class 1 Bluetooth radio-the most powerful radio available. It operates at up to 723 Kbps within a 100-meter range and supports up to seven users simultaneously. The easy-to-use web browser interface makes managing your AP simpler than ever. By using DHCP, your AP obtains an IP address automatically when connected to the network. Connections to all Bluetooth wireless devices are secure through 128-bit encryption, and user authentication.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Problems but authentication workarounds
This unit does do the job but its set-up took a day of experimenting with Windows services before LAN and printer access was established. However, the real problem is when you set an authentication password on the web interface - once you reboot your access to Web Manager is gone forever - no hardware reboot! I thought I was going mad as my trusted administrator password and 100 variations failed. Finally I discovered through these reviews that the password set is not always properly recorded. However, ... Read More
Rating:  - It works for me
I actually liked this unit. I have a three story 2200 square foot home and I can access the internet/printer from anywhere in my house. I have to agree with the rest of the reviews dealing with the tech support (hope you do not need them). Luckily, the setup was a snap and my printer was easy to get working. If you are using an all in wonder printer (scan, print, fax) I would not suggest hooking it up to this print server. It works well with just a junk generic inkjet though. I currently interface ... Read More
Rating:  - Horrible Range! Don't buy! You'll be sorry! I was!
The Belkin F8T030 has terrible range. It only worked at full speed when I held my Palm Zire 72 within 8 inches of the unit! It barely moved data at 5 feet and dropped out completely over 10 feet away.
I Returned it and bought an Anycom AP-2002 bluetooth access point. Both are supposed to be Class 1 radios but the Anycom is way better! It has 2 to 3 times the range of the Belkin. If you screw up the settings you can do a full factory reset with out having to establish a connection first. ... Read More
Rating: - This product is not ready for public sale
The tech support was prompt and knowledgeable. The unit has good range which seems to be limitied more by the class of the PDA that is trying to acess it.
HOWEVER this product has a VERY serious design deficiency that makes it UNSUITABLE FOR USE at any price!!!! Belkin tech support has confirmed that there is no way to reset the unit to the original factory settings if you can not acess it via the built in web manager. Belkin tech support also confirmed that there is also a flaw in the unit that ... Read More
Rating: - one tiny notch above junk
The F8T030 is one tiny notch above junk. I got it working as a wireless laptop-to-printer cable, but no thanks to the instructions, as it doesn't work at all if they are followed. The network access point function and the web manager won't activate without a pairing PIN, the instructions say nothing about pairing, no reasonable guess works, and there is no hardware reset or bypass. Phone service doesn't connect to a person; it asks you to leave a voice message and promises to get back within 48 hours; it has been ... Read More
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