About two years ago I used a Belkin F1DP108G KVM. This unit boasted remote access over IP. Turns out the system uses ActiveX controls that only work under XP. Frustration level was high with Belkin. They refused to support our units when IE start getting upgraded. This was when I started noticing that bad reviews were being systematically pulled from websites such as CDW and PC Connection.
Today, Tripp Lite sells the exact same models–rebranded of couse. We even popped open the dongles to find the exact same circuit boards–and yes–the dongles work with both units. Tripp Lite seems to have current licensing to the firmware, ensuring their units work with Windows 7. Of course, even Tripp Lite’s units come with old firmware, and must be upgraded upon receipt.
What is sad about this, is that Belkin still sells their antique F1DP108G to unsuspecting customers who can’t find good or bad reviews anywhere on the internet.