Reviews of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
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CNET Review
The Good: Web-based configuration; user-friendly manuals.
The Bad: Short warranty; network cables not included; no serial COM port.
The Bottom Line: It's hard to go wrong with the EtherFast router, but if you do, you'll wish you had a longer warranty.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 72809 other Firewalls & Broadband Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 63/100 = Good.
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itp.net
Review Summary: With its three-year warranty, very solid build quality and speedy performance under its belt, the Linksys makes for an enticing buy.
- No Rating
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: BEFSR41
General
- Device Type Router
- Form Factor External
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 6.1 in
- Height 1.9 in
- Form Factor External
- Weight 0.9 lbs
- Built-in Devices None
Memory
- RAM 512 KB
- Memory / RAM 512 KB
Networking
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPPoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI/NetBIOS
- Remote Management Protocol RMON
- Status Indicators Power, Test mode, Link activity, Collision status, 100M device connected
- Features NAT support, DHCP support
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Expansion Bay(s) Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 3 x Network node - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Network node / host - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 3 Network node Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T:RJ-45, 1 Network node / host Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45
- Connections None
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 Network cable External
Modem
- Modem Type None
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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