Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint

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★★★★☆
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  • Easy setup (2)
  • Fast connection speed (1)
  • Reliable connection (1)
  • Secure connection (1)
  • Smart features (1)
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Cons

  • Failed after 4 years (1)

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  • Home (1)
  • Home network (1)
  • Small networks (1)
 
 
 

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MODEL- BEFSX41 VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint 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 Stateful Packet Inspection 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 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 local area network (LAN). With the performance and security features of the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its data secure. Includes router, Setup Wizard CD-ROM with user guide included, power adapter, Fast Start guide and registration card. Protects PCs from Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land Attacks, IP Spoofing, and other DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Supports up to two IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels. Supports URL filtering and time filtering. Blocks Java, ActiveX, and cookies. Easily configurable through a web browser from any networked PC. Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-through. Administer and upgrade your router remotely over the Internet. Supports traffic and event logging. Configurable as a DHCP Server on your network. Administrators can block specific internal users Internet access with filtering. Supports SNMP ver. 2. 0 and SNMP MIB I and II. Supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for synchronization with real-time server. Support for PPPoE connection. Dedicated port fo DMZ. STANDARD(s)- IEEE 802. 3, IEEE 802. 3u PROTOCOL - CSMA/CD CONNECTORs - WAN: ( 1) 10BaseT/RJ45 port LAN: ( 4) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/RJ45 ports (one with DMZ functionality) CABLE TYPE - UTP Category 5 or better TOPOLOGY - Star DATA SPEED - WAN: 10/100 (Half Duplex Mode) 20/200 (Full Duplex Mode) LAN: 10/100 (Half Duplex Mode) 20/200 (Full Duplex Mode) INDICATORs - LEDs for Power, Diagnostics, DMZ LEDs for WAN: Link/Act, Full/Col, 100 LAN: Link/Act, Full/Col, 100 APPROVALS - FCC B, CE POWER- 12V DC, 1000 Ma SIZE - 7. 31 inch x 6. 16 inch x 1. 88 inch WT. - 13. 6 oz. Www. Linksys. Com

Specification Description
Model 10273676, BEFSX41
UPC 745883551798
Data Transfer Speed 200Mbps
Device Type Broadband Router
Network Type Wired Ethernet
Number of Ports 4
Port Type 10/100Base-TX

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Last update: Oct 15, 2009

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆
4.0
Good...but Not Perfect...

"Pros Very easy to set up...instructions were easy to follow and I didn't lose too much performance by using a router. Performance is hard to gauge because of internet congestion from your ISP but I usually run at 6.5mb/s download on a connection that has a max of of 8...not bad for a shared connection. Cons Router takes up a lot of room...I wish they could make these into vertical towers like my cable modem i..." Read Full Review »

Jul 31, 2007 by MKchi

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★★★☆☆
3.0
I have owned three ...

"I have owned three Linksys BEFSX42 Firewall Routers over the years. The first died of natural causes after about two years of service. The second was the victim of electricide -- I threw it away. And this latest example of my slow learning curve is that it, too, died of natural causes within two weeks of installation. The plain truth is that the technology used in this product is so old and stagnant that it har..." Read Full Review »

Sep 10, 2009 by MAXBYTE

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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint Review

Good...but Not Perfect...

★★★★☆
4.0

"Pros

Very easy to set up...instructions were easy to follow and I didn't lose too much performance by using a router. Performance is hard to gauge because of internet congestion from your ISP but I usually run at 6.5mb/s download on a connection that has a max of of 8...not bad for a shared connect …"  Read Full Review »

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MKchi
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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint Review

Tried and True

★★★★★
5.0

"Product Uses:to connect to internet with two computers and prin



Review:I had another router that had wireless capability but I was constantly having trouble getting on the internet when I used the wired or wireless functions. Also I would lose my connection while I was on, So I ditched the wireless …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 15 2009
Chausie
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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint Review

I have owned three ...

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I have owned three Linksys BEFSX42 Firewall Routers over the years. The first died of natural causes after about two years of service. The second was the victim of electricide -- I threw it away. And this latest example of my slow learning curve is that it, too, died of natural causes within two wee …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 10 2009
MAXBYTE
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[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint Review

For the Guru

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Very flexible configurations. Easy to set up. Fast throughput. Expandable and excellent for a wired home networking setup. "

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Mar 5 2007
sdrobinson
Portland, OR
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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint Review

Looks good, works great!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Fast Connection Speed
  • Reliable connection
  • Secure Connection
  • Smart Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home network
  • Small Networks
 

"I bought this for my dad's home network largely because of the always very good experiences I've had with Linksys products over the last several years. Gibson Research's Shields Up and Norton's firewall tester gave this router's electronic firewall straight A's. [...] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2008
Phlpdb
Austin, TX
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  • high bandwidth user
 
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