|
Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router
Consumer Rating 
Price Range $40 - $60 Product Description The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect option to connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet back-bone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL 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. Unlike a typical router which can only share 100Mbps over all its connections, the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is equipped with a blazing 4-port EtherFast Switch, dedicating a breakneck 100Mbps to each and every connected PC.
Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch: Now the Whole Family is Surfing…
Rating
Written By Dr_Steph Date Written Mar 02 2002 Summary As soon as I ordered my new G4 iMac, I knew I wanted to get a router and network it with my G3 Blue and White Mac. Truthfully, I'd never actually seen a router and didn't really understand how they worked, but I knew I wanted access to our AppleTalk... Strength No hub or switch needed, 4 LAN ports Weakness Zero guidelines for Macintosh installation Bottom Line If you can get past the lack of guidance for Macs, this is a wonderful router for networking your computers and connecting to the Internet through one IP address. It's Easy As 1-2-3...No Really! - Linksys Router BEFSR41
Rating
Written By Rock_On Date Written Aug 24 2003 Summary It took me until I was in eight grade before I finally caught up with the times (well, tried... Strength easy set up, easy installation, great tech support for trouble shooting Weakness firewall can be the root of mostly any problems with the router Bottom Line Linksys is a great company, and it shows through their BEFSR41 Router. Easy networking for the PC novice.
Rating
Written By luclin999 Date Written Mar 04 2002 Summary Recently, my girlfriend and I moved into a new home together. This changed us from being two, one PC homes into one, two PC home. That being the case, when it came time to get our systems connected I had to go shopping around for a few new items to get... Strength Simple, fast, great documentation. Weakness Can't really say I've found any so far. Bottom Line If you are setting up a small network in your home, this router will serve you very well! Linksys BEFSR41: Networking for Dummies (Like Me)
Rating
Written By happy2000usa Date Written Sep 08 2002 Summary My friend Nate is a techno-junkie. He's pushing 85 this year. That's both in age and the number of toys he has plugged in at his home. He won't be happy until he has a telephone and a speakerphone in every room. When he hangs up a phone, they all... Strength A joy to install! Easy on the pocket book, but versatile and very reliable. Weakness No onscreen warning when DSL connection fails. Firewall/antivirus is built in, but an extra expense. Bottom Line A great, inexpensive router for the home LAN. It lacks some features of more expensive models, but as far as I'm concerned, it's the best bang for the buck. Ho Hum product
Rating
Written By blakdogg Date Written Jul 04 2003 Summary I purchased the EtherFast Router to connect a home network of three machines to the internet over a... Strength Easy to setup Weakness Drops outgoing connection, often Bottom Line It does not resolve names properly, therefore it sucks. Connect your home network to the Internet
Rating
Written By quidoo Date Written Aug 27 2004 Summary Allow me to start out by explaining what a router is. A router is used to interconnect networks and route information between these networks. In the case of a home network. The router connects your LAN local area network to the Internet. If you... Strength Easy set up/tech support/setup wizard (cd) with a complete user guide/works with any ISP (cable/dsl) Weakness cost roughly $60/not wireless Bottom Line I would recommend this to anyone looking to home network their DSL or Cable modem who isn't worried about wireless connection. Share and share a like.
Rating
Written By Guildencrantz Date Written Sep 17 2002 Summary Every year somebody asks me where they can get a hub for their computer network. Every year I ask them why they need a hub, and every year I get the same answer: "Our cable/dsl was just installed and we need to share it with the [insert number here]... Strength Easy setup. Firewall with NAT, port forwarding. Weakness None. Bottom Line The router is easy to setup, and stays up. With the four-port switch you probably won't need any extra hubs or switches and the firewall will keep your machines safe. Disposable Router With Poor Tech Support
Rating
Written By buggman Date Written Jan 02 2008 Summary Linksys BEFSR41 v4.1 Router I have had 3 of these routers over the last 5 years or so. The first one lasted about 4 years until one day it slowed the connection speed of any computer connected to it down to less than that of dial-up, then finally... Strength It worked for about 6 months, extra internet connections Weakness Short lifespan, poor tech support Bottom Line If you're lucky, you'll get one that last more than 6 months. Don't spend more than $40 on one of these. reasonable router for the cost, lots of configurable options
Rating
Written By dwichman Date Written May 18 2003 Summary Introduction Strength configurable options, port forwarding, DMZ, PPPoE, DHCP, inexpensive Weakness frequent lock ups, requires reset or waiting for reset Bottom Line Great value, lots of features, reasonably easy to setup and maintain, great if you don't need wireless connectivity. Seems to lock up a lot. Get the whole family online the CHEAP way
Rating
Written By express15_99 Date Written Nov 11 2002 Summary We all know you can buy several internet IP addresses to use for every computer in the house. Because more and more households are demanding more than 1 computer in the house, they are also demanding internet access for each one. Why would anyone pay the... Strength Easy set up; best high quality-cheap price router; Features galore Weakness Port 1 gets disabled for using Uplink port Bottom Line Broadband connection: $40 a month. Router: $54. Being able to connect 4 computers in 1 house with ease: priceless.  |
|
|
