Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Amazon.com Product Description
The Linksys EtherFast cable/DSL router connects multiple PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast router acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your local area network (LAN). The router can also be configured to block internal users' access to the Internet. A typical router relies on a hub or a switch to share its Internet connection, but the Linksys EtherFast router channels this connection through the full-duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast 10/100 four-port switch. This combination of router and switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or switch and serves your network as a completely dedicated, full-duplex backbone. Now your entire network can enjoy broadband Internet connections supported by its switched backbone. This unit requires an external cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet RJ-45 interface. This product comes with a one-year warranty.

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.

Product Description:
A network router that let's you connect your network to your high-speed Cable or DSL modem / For Windows PC AC adapter included Includes - 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2003 (packaged by Linksys)

Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Average customer rating:

Great, simple router

Easy to set up, takes a bit of effort to keep it solid

lol no wireless

Works well after initial setup issues

Less than one star

Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Connects four PCs to the Internet using a single IP address

Built-in 4-Port 10/100 switch for sharing broadband

Securely connect from your home office to the corporate network via VPN

Includes DHCP server or client and supports PPPoE

Configurable via Web browser

ASIN: B00004SB92

Product Description

A network router that let's you connect your network to your high-speed Cable or DSL modem / For Windows PC AC adapter included Includes - 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2003 (packaged by Linksys)

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys EtherFast cable/DSL router connects multiple PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast router acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your local area network (LAN). The router can also be configured to block internal users' access to the Internet. A typical router relies on a hub or a switch to share its Internet connection, but the Linksys EtherFast router channels this connection through the full-duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast 10/100 four-port switch. This combination of router and switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or switch and serves your network as a completely dedicated, full-duplex backbone. Now your entire network can enjoy broadband Internet connections supported by its switched backbone. This unit requires an external cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet RJ-45 interface. This product comes with a one-year warranty.

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.

Customer Reviews:

Great, simple router.......2007-07-02

I've been running two of these for about 2 months now, one at home and the other in a small business, without any trouble. Easy setup, I like the web browser interface. No command line B.S. All you need is your DNS address from your ISP and if they need DHCP or use a static ip address.

Easy to set up, takes a bit of effort to keep it solid.......2007-06-03

I needed something to share the DSL connection between two computers in separate rooms. I already had holes in the walls for a network connection with a crossover cable and had network cards installed, so I didn't need a wireless router and receivers. I decided on getting this one due to being familiar with the company's cable modem.

Setting up the computers with the router was simple with the help of the CD installation program. The router automatically treated the crossover cable as a regular ethernet cable which saved me another trip to the store. Updating the firmware was also easy to do and no problems came out of that.

A few weeks later, the Linksys router kept resetting itself every 15 minutes every time I had torrent connections going. Through some online searching, I found out that my DSL modem had a built-in router as well and there was some conflict with the Linksys router. After switching off most of the auto-detect options and manually entering in most of the connection settings on both the DSL modem and Linksys router, the router was rock-solid again.

As long as the firmware is up to date and there are no conflicts between the modem and router, it should work without problems.

lol no wireless.......2007-05-31

Who would buy this outdated thing now? This thing has NO wireless capabilities. It doesn't even have a cool looking antennae (which everyone knows is just for show but hey, whatever sells). DON'T waste your money on this and get a WRT54GL and then flash DD-WRT onto it for a $600 class router.

Works well after initial setup issues.......2007-05-29

I bought this router to replace a D-Link one that had intermittent connection problems. The initial setup had some issues as the router could not connect to the Internet via my DSL modem. It took a couple of calls to tech support to get it working. However, it appears to work well once it is up and running.

Less than one star.......2007-05-21

It was bought used. Shipped without inside wrapping. No wiring. And to top this, the item was taped around several times (as if to hold it together) and when the tape was removed it fell apart plus it was dirty/oily inside.

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