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Linksys BEFSX41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router (4-Port 10/100 Switch / VPN Endpoint)

Average customer rating:

Works as advertised
Easy to use
Peace of Mind
Easy to use router
Excellent and simple front end

Linksys BEFSX41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router (4-Port 10/100 Switch / VPN Endpoint)

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Supports up to two IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels
Protects PCs from "ping of death", SYN flood, land attacks, IP spoofing, and other DoS (Denial of Service) attacks
Supports URL filtering and time filtering
Blocks Java, ActiveX, and cookies
Easily configurable through a Web browser from any networked PC

ASIN: B00006G2OJ

Product Description

The Linksys BEFSX41 is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection, or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone. Acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network ( LAN ) Protects PCs from Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land Attacks, IP Spoofing & other DoS attacks Blocks Java, ActiveX and Cookies Easily configurable though a Web browser from any networked PC Power Adapter Included Diagnostic LEDs 2H x 8W x 7D; 14 ounces One Year Limited Includes - 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2003 (if not in the box, check www.linksys.com)

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone. The router can be configured to limit internal users' Internet access based on URLs and/or time periods (URL filtering and time filtering). For enhanced protection against intruders from the Internet, the router features an advanced SPI firewall.

Use the cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint to create IPSec VPN tunnels, so you can securely connect to the corporate server from your home office--or from any location, when you're on the road. The router provides a dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your LAN. With the performance and security features of the Linksys cable/DSL firewall router with 4-port switch/VPN endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its data secure.

This router is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, and XP.

Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling (800) 814-0180, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific, seven days a week.

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

What Wireless Standard is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.

Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:

802.11b

802.11a

802.11g

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Customer Reviews:

Works as advertised.......2007-05-27

This router was relatively easy to setup once I figured out that the (MC) antivirus software on the system was getting in the way, and I turned off the antivirus software. It would have been useful if the setup software warned about the problem; I needed to guess that the antivirus software was an issue without any warnings from either piece of software.

Easy to use.......2007-05-24

Wasn't looking for much but wanted something I could drop in place and not worry about it. So far this product has fit the bill.

Peace of Mind.......2007-05-12

Living on a miltary base there are several wireless networks available. Not everyone is cautious enough to protect their networks. Having a physical firewall with a wireless router provides the added protection to keep "harvesters" off of our network. The downside was setting up the firewall through the wireless router. After several trials and errors we got our network connected securely. The setup instructions were useful to a point. A strong backround in computers was a necessity to successfully install in our case.

Easy to use router.......2007-04-03

I was very happy with the ease of setup for this router. I went with this brand because of prior experience with Linksys and very happy I did. It was up and running in no time at all. The linksys equipment I have used has been very dependable.

Excellent and simple front end.......2007-03-25

This is the second of these units I have used over the years and I have found it easy enough for beginners to set up and plenty of scope for more advanced useage. We use Macintosh systems here exclusively with only the occasional PC in use and have experienced no problems at all setting up the Firewall using the Web based configuration system.
The price is right for a front end hardware based Firewall that prevents a lot of the more common attacks. OF course like anything it can only stop attacks it recognizes so a Software Firewall that is constantly modifiable is also a good idea. I do feel that I have at least a decent sentry on guard for my Home network and it's ability to email a list of attempted entries is useful, especially as a lot of these attempts are legitimate and I have missed permitting them access.

For a SOHO operation this Firewall would suffice in many cases.

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