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  A hot little broadband router
Review created: 08/16/06
29 of 31 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Unbeatable low cost
Real 10/100 switch for the LAN side (4 ports)
Lots of indicators for easy troubleshooting
Very easy to set up using web based admin interface
Good quality manufacturing

Cons

Very rudimentary firewall (static packet filter)
No PPTP, L2TP & IPSEC tunneling for VPN (*)
Can only use one IP address on the WAN side

Who needs it?

If you want to share a cable modem connection between up to 4 computers, and the ISP gives you only one IP address, you need to have some sort of gateway. As described in great detail in some of the internet sharing articles, this can be done with software running on a PC also, but it is a lot more convenient to do it with a small stand-alone box. All the standard stuff like DHCP client for the WAN side, DHCP server for the LAN side, NAT (Network Address Translation) is all handled by this box, so there is no need for setting any of the computers up in any special way to make this work. And if you are using an ISP that charges you extra for additional IP addresses, you can save that money and buy this box instead.

Hooking Up

I spent less than 15 minutes hooking this thing up, which is really good. Obviously I know what this thing does, so there was no learning curve involved. And it does all the simple things you would expect it to do in exactly the way I expected, so no big surprises.
The WAN connection is limited to 10 Mbps Ethernet, and that is plenty enough as most broadband connections never gets over about 1.5 Mbps for any periods of time. The 4 LAN side connections are 10/100 and operate as a switch, which is better than a hub. With a switch, two computers can exchange data at 100 Mbps, even if a third computer is connected at 10 Mbps only. With a 10/100 hub, all computers in this example would have been operating at 10 Mbps only.

Conclusion

All in all thumbs up for a good product. I will recommend this product to any small and simple home Ethernet LAN with a shared broadband connection, be it cable modem or DSL. It just needs to be a 10 BaseT Ethernet connection.


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  Router
Review created: 07/09/08

Since it didn't come with the driver disk, I've not been able to use it. It did arrive promptly and in good condition though.


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  needed it
Review created: 06/25/08(updated 06/25/08)
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great to have A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


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  great service
Review created: 06/23/08
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great product,fast and reasonably price shipping. I purchase this for a friends birthday gift along with serval other computer items she absolutely loved it.


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  router
Review created: 06/20/08
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i have not had any problems. it was easy to install even for me. i am not wireless so finding a router was a time to compare. this company was fast and very helpful.i am very pleased with my item. thanks


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  Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router
Review created: 06/17/08
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I couldn't get it to work .I was using Linksys BEFXR41 Router I never have any broblem with it .now I am using belkin & its working fine .


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  Linksys BEFSR41 Router
Review created: 06/09/08

I bought the router without any booklet or startup disc. I can't get the router initialized for more than one computer at a time, and the customer support at LinkSys has failed in 4 separate attempts to provide me with functional instructions. I'm sure it is a good unit, and it is not defective, but with the lack of adequate support it was a bad buy. Make sure to get the instructions and/or disc if you buy one.


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  BEFSR41
Review created: 06/07/08
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  product and shipping A+++ thanx
Review created: 05/11/08
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The shiping and hanDling was great and speedy. The product description was right on track and to the point, operates great. THANX


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  Get your FREE PS3!!! I did it and it WORKS!!!
Review created: 02/29/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  Linksys EtherFast
Review created: 02/08/08
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

If your not a real techie..this is for you..It is ver simple to hook up, only took about 10 minutes. Works great..This would be a great purchase if your looking for simplicity easy to use and set up.. not for the high end user.
Basic home use is great..

Good purchase to make..and a good price.


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  linksys router BEFSR41
Review created: 01/18/08
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If you need a good router for a small home office this is the one for you. It is reasonable inexpensive and easy to setup. I had tried to use D-LINK routers but my computers would not adapt to it. I installed the LINKSYS and it fired right up with both computers running full speed with no problems. I am using a COMCAST Broadband modem and have not complains at all about this unit. I give it 2 thrumbs up for easy of use and compatibility.


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  The signal is great
Review created: 01/05/08

The unit was easily installed and set up; basically plug and play, Windows Vista will do everything for you. It did not accept the second computer on the first attempt, but that problem was easily resolved by rebooting router and computer. I am very pleased with this router's performance and ease of set up.
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  PS3 for free ! !
Review created: 10/07/07
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Get one for FREE!!! Have a look at this video first:

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There are plenty of cool offers to choose from such as Blockbuster online, Stamp.com, Netflix, Gamefly which are services you would regularly sign up for anyways and their all secure networks, why not use them to get a free PS3 System or cash (I did the Stamps.com for a 30 day free trial and it never cost me a penny and I received credit for it the same day). Look at the offers and choose the one that works for you. After signing up and completing your one offer, simply refer 8-13 people (depending on the FREE prize you choose) to do the same under your link (just post the same thing as I have on eBay, and you'll get your referrals before the auction even ends.)

Then they will ship your PS3 System or your selected item for free, I chose the PS3 80gb System. No Joke, 100% REAL!!! The reason these companies make money, is because most people don't bother getting all the referrals. All you have to do is post it ! They use us as advertisement by word of mouth which saves them tons of money which goes toward yours and my free gift. These are legit companies such as Blockbuster, Netflix, Gamefly etc... You can copy my listing if you want. You must use your own authentic link though. You will get your own personal link after your orders placed.



Step 1: Click this link http: http://www.YourPS34free.com/index.php?ref=4204023

Step 2: Sign up and chose an account type (Referral is the easiest and best).

Step 3: Complete just 1 offer (like Blockbuster or Stamps.com) and refer up to 13 people to do the same (use eBay! Do what I did, copy my ad).

Step 4: Receive your PS3 System for FREE!!!!!!!!!! (Even The Shipping Is Free!!!)


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  Good Offer
Review created: 09/13/07
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It was the item that I looking for, and was the Best Price. I bought the Item some weeks ago. My only complaint is that doesn't have catalog and I do not if that is working just the basic function.


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  Etherfast Review
Review created: 07/09/07
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Its an older model router from year 2000, its good for general purposes (Xbox/PC Routing, Port management) IT DOES NOT include a firewall. overall a good router.


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  Works good for what needed it for
Review created: 05/29/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I bought this router because my internet service provider only issues one ip per customer. I have 2 computers and 2 game consoles and i do a lot of online game hosting so i figured this router would be the idea hardware. I have no problems with it and had it for about 5 months now. Linksys customer support is very helpful and curtious. Always willing to help.


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  Very Good!
Review created: 05/13/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Router arrived promptly and properly packed. Have not used it yet but have not reason to assume it would not work. Nice doing business this way!


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  Simply plug it in and watch it go
Review created: 05/12/07
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Served my purposes exactly like I wanted without having to download any software. I would recomend this router for anyone wanting the security of wired networking, and also for its simplicity and performance.


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  Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router
Review created: 05/01/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I needed to replace a broken router of the same kind and don't want to have to learn how to configure a diferent kind. The router works great and the configuration menus are easy to use through a regular browser.


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  My opinion of buying through Ebay
Review created: 03/07/07
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1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

When it comes to used items I research the retail costs and compare this price with an Ebay purchase. Then I review the seller's negative feedback, because this tells me what experiences others had. Next, I look at the seller's shipping costs and determine if they are fair. I check how and who the seller is shipping this item. I've had problems with FedEX Ground damaging shipped items and refusing to honor the insurance. I also look at the seller's return policy. In the final decision, I think about the purchase for a day to decide if I'm comfortable with this purchase. This method has helped me make very few disappointing purchases. Ebay can be a Great place to find valued items, you just need be careful.


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  cheap china junk not worth the time to install
Review created: 03/04/07
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0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Store said this was the best but turned out to be a pain to install.only lasted 15 minutes unit went dead.save your money and buy what best wireless is made for your computer.thanks palo


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  Finally did Receive.
Review created: 02/03/07(updated 01/15/08)
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0 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Finally received. Slow! Have changed the review. I guess that is all that matters in the end. Thanks!


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  Linksys Rounter
Review created: 01/28/07
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We bought this because a lot of us are in online college classes. We needed to be able to access the internet sometimes at the same time. I found this product to be unreliable about half the time. If I were you I would look into other brands.


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  Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router
Review created: 01/22/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router would be a nice router except for one thing that pretty much renders it useless for my needs. It drops network connection to every PC connected to it about every 5 to 10 minutes. You won't notice this if your just surfing the web or reading email but if you do anything that requires a persistent connection lasting awhile, stay away from this router.


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  Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41 Router
Review created: 01/04/07
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

The unit was easily installed and set up; basically plug and play. It did not accept the second computer on the first attempt, but that problem was easily resolved by rebooting router and computer. I am very pleased with this router's performance and ease of set up.


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