Linksys BEFW11P1 EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with PrintServer

From the Manufacturer
The EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router with PrintServer provides the ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 fast Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, the EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router with PrintServer acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN) and can serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. The router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet.

The EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router's high-powered antennas provide an operating range of up to 500 meters, providing seamless roaming throughout your wireless LAN infrastructure, and its advanced user authentication feature ensures a high level of network security. The EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router's easy-to-install and easy-to-use Windows-based diagnostics and statistic tools put you in control of your network.

Product Description:
The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router w/PrintServer provides the ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, the EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router w/PrintServer acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN) and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. The Router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet.The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Routers' high-powered antennas provide an operating range of up to 500 meters, providing seamless roaming throughout your wireless LAN infrastructure, and its advanced user authentication feature ensures a high level of network security. The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's easy to install and easy to use-Windows-based diagnostics and statistic tools put you in control of your network.

Linksys BEFW11P1 EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with PrintServer
Average customer rating:

dont get it

Don't buy this product!!! Read my message!

Linksys should be ashamed

Works Great, When It's Working!

Unusable, notably with XP

Linksys BEFW11P1 EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with PrintServer

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Connects your wireless network to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone

Long operating range supports 150 meters (indoors) and 500 meters (outdoors)

Configurable through your networked PC's Web browser

Compatible with all major operating systems

Functions as a DHCP server and a print server for your existing network

ASIN: B00005BHPZ

Product Description

The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router w/PrintServer provides the ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, the EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router w/PrintServer acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN) and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. The Router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet.The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Routers' high-powered antennas provide an operating range of up to 500 meters, providing seamless roaming throughout your wireless LAN infrastructure, and its advanced user authentication feature ensures a high level of network security. The EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's easy to install and easy to use-Windows-based diagnostics and statistic tools put you in control of your network.

Customer Reviews:

dont get it.......2003-10-09

it gets constant "hang ups" and drops the connection adn has poor range so , i am in my basement and every five minutes i have toi run upstairs to unplug it then plug it bnack in. and it allways drops durring big long downloads, and the more i want the download, the more it drops th eocnnection. I believ ethis is the worst router to get. Ever.

Don't buy this product!!! Read my message!.......2003-08-18

I got the Linksys BEFW11P1 about a year and a half ago. It is horrible! I had to return it once and still had the same problems--> needs reboot + reset about 5 times a day.
I called Linksys tech support about 20 times and they asked me to do this and that with no difference. They even told me to replace my Cisco cards to Linksys, which I did. It was even worst with the Linksys cards!
Finally I got tried and called again Linksys tech support (probably the 21st time...). There was a nice tech guy who told me that BEFW11P1 is the worst model they have and I should upgrade to WRT54G as it's one of their best. However, he said if I have AOL it might cause some problems (fixable he said). I have BellSouth as ISP so it's not applicable to me.

Sure, did... I got the WRT54G and VUALLA! it's working great for several days. NO NEED TO REBOOT OR RESET 5 TIMES A DAY...
It took me about 30 seconds to get it out of the box, set my PPPoE settings, change some security settings (don't need my neighbors to use my xDSL, *LOL*) and here you go surf the web!

If you're looking for a reliable router, THIS IS THE PRODUCT FOR YOU!

Linksys should be ashamed.......2003-03-26

I've had the same problems other people have found running this router/print server. To re-iterate, it is necessary to reset the router after some period, generally between five minutes and an hour, because it keeps freezing. I have upgraded the firmware and it still blows.

Linksys should recall this piece of equipment or offer money back to anyone who ordered it and tried to run it on a windows XP machine.

I will try the Netegear router and continue to talk trash about the Linksys company from now on.

Works Great, When It's Working!.......2003-03-14

I have to echo the statement of another user. I used this BEFW11P1 for 13 months, without significant problems (occasional reboot necessary, printer server needed to be reset sometimes). But now that I too have slipped out of the warranty period, my wireless functions have ceased entirely. The router still works if I remove the WPC11 card that plugs into the bag of the unit (giving it wireless capabilities).

So far the best response I've gotten from Linksys is that I should make sure it is configured correctly. Seeing as it was working for 13 months, I don't see that as being the legitimate source of the problem personally. And not a big fan of being blamed by a company for a fault in their product. They tried that when I was initially have problems with the unit (freezing often) when I first got it. Eventually I figured out how to find the latest firmware upgrade (available on their ftp site but not the website), and that fixed it.

Generally, unit seems mediocre at best. And customer service seems awful. So I guess I'll check out Netgear this time. Linksys has good prices, but I cannot imagine trying them again, even if the problems with the BEFW11P1 are limited only to that unit.

Unusable, notably with XP.......2003-01-03

Don't buy this product. I have Windows XP and I need to reset it about every hour, sometimes even every 10 minutes, because the wireless link will crash continually. Also, I never could use the print server, which only works for simple printers and not e.g. HP OfficeJet systems. In retrospect, I'd rather have had a router with more ethernet ports (this one has only one). It's never really been stable, but since I got XP it is hopeless (even if I do *not* let XP manage my 802.11, which also appears buggy)

Update - I decided to get the MR814 from Netgear. Should have done so months ago. All problems gone, much better signal, more ethernet ports and it looks better as a bonus.

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