Reviews of the Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint
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CNET Review
The Good: Can support two VPN tunnels; cheap.
The Bad: Lacks AppleTalk support; lacks VPN client software.
The Bottom Line: The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet.
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No Rating
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 61/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
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No Rating
tomsguide.com
Review Summary: will become their new, next-generation platform, on which most routers for the next 12 to 18 months will be based
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: BEFSX41
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 LED panel
Networking
- Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE
- Communication Mode Full-duplex, Half-duplex
- Remote Management Protocol HTTP, SNMP 2, Telnet
- Status Indicators Power, Test mode, Link activity, Collision status, Port duplex mode
- Features DMZ port, VPN support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, Full duplex capability
- 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 4 x Network node - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 4, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1
- Compatible Slots None
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 4 4 Installed Network node Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45 Female 4, 1 1 Installed Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45 Female 1
- Connections None
Modem
- Modem Type None
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC Class B certified
- Encryption Algorithm DES, Triple DES
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Provided 12 V
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
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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User Opinions
Buying Choices
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