Cisco-Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
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Manufacturer: LinksysAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Release Date: 2010-10-12
Platform: Mac, Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, PowerMac, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows XP
Model: BEFSR41
Product features:
- Weight - 11.04 oz.
- Warranty - 1 year
- Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
- Creates a fire wall to protect your PCs from outside intruders
- Connects all of your PCs to the Internet with only one purchased IP address
- Connects to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet backbone
- Equipped with a 4-port 10/100 switch
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Customer Review: Awesome if you know the simple way to install
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this, worked for a couple of hours, got fed up, boxed it and was going to send it back. A computer whiz buddy of mine called, and in the conversation I mentioned what a mess the router was to install. He said this to me. First, make sure your automatically set up to get an IP. So, first, left click on the start button - far left side of that bar at the bottom of the screen, then again on the control panel, then double left click on Network Connections. Now, where you see among the many thingys (yep, I am very technical), Local Area Connection, right click on it. Then, at the bottom of the window left click on properties. Then scroll down to the bottom where it says Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and left click once on it to highlight it. Now, left click the button that says "Properties". You want to make sure there is a dot next to both "Obtain IP address automatically" And "Obtain DNS server address automatically". Then Click Ok, Click Ok again, close all of your window programs and ""turn off the computer"". This was the hard part and it takes far more time to write than to do it, as you will see. Now comes the really hard part. Unplug the power cable from your internet modem that is going to your internet service provider (cable or DSL) so it's totally turned off. At the back of the Modem, take off the cable that is linking it to your computer and plug it into the first of four holes on the router - There is a "1" above the hole. Now, take the supplied (pretty blue) """category 5""" internet cable and connect one end into the empty hole you created in your modem, and the other into the single hole in the router that says, "Internet" - it is kind of standing away from the other four that are close together. Now, put the power ac plug into the router and then plug the square boxy thingy at the other end of the wire into a live AC socket. Wait a minute or two, that's 60 seconds, while the router runs its self testing program - the power light will be flashing as I recall. At the end of its cycle, you will have a power light on, and the number one plug light on and none will be flashing. NOW, plug back into the modem the ac cord, make sure it is turned on and again wait a minute or so for it to cycle, reconnect to your internet service provider and then start looking for your computer, but in actuality, it sees your router and through a series of internal operations, connects to the router. Now, you will also see the internet light on the right side front panel of the router blinking. Once this happens, turn on your computer which will then negotiate a connection with your router and there you have it,, you are on the Internet. Least ways, I was,, and shocked to be so too after all of the wasted time I spent not knowing this simple process. Happy Browsing. Ron ... PS. I talked to the tech where I bought it and he said that though it was a discontinued model, it was known as a super work horse so his company bought a couple thousand of them. He had no reason to just share this with me,, so,, I think it truly is a number 10 as one fellow said.
PSS, You know where you found the Local Area Network before, well below it, if you are using XP and probably Vista also, is a Network Setup Wizard. This is what I used to connect my second computer, and Yes, you will need to go out and buy a category 5 Ethernet cable for each computer you are connecting. I just called tech support at 1-800-326-7114 and they happily helped me through the entire process on both computers. One other possible glitch. Since this model is out of date, you do get your full one year warranty however in my cases, I had to insist upon it as when she looked at the serial number, she said it had been purchased in 2005 and the warranty expired in 2006. I insisted that I purchased it, that it came in a fully sealed Linsys box and I have the dated receipt for the purchase. She noted it in the case number folks always seem to be giving out now, and said anytime I called, if there was any question, just have them look up the case number she gave to me. So, a full one year warranty I have from the date of purchase. I believe this is why a couple of folks were so angry saying they were charged for tech support. Yes, after the warranty period they do charge, as all companies do, but during the warranty, you can call as often as you like and there is no charge. Should this come up, you just have to let them know that this came in a factory sealed new box, and you have the receipt to prove the date of purchase. They were very nice about it. AND also,, you will not be talking to India. You will be talking to the Philippines. They have a Much Better understanding of English, thank heavens. AND, last of all, yes, it is a discontinued model,, but,, It Works Like A Champ, Is a Server along with being a router thus much faster connections for all computers hooked to it,, so,, what are you buying, a model that has a long track record of working great, or something new that may or may not work so well as time goes by. I take the one with the long track record that does what I want it to do, and does it well, and I don't care if it was manufactured in 1921. :-)
Description of Cisco-Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Think of the EtherFastCable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch as a kind of splitter for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the Internet -- all at the same time. The built-in 4-port switch lets you attach four local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows. Once your computers are connected to the Internet through the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And you can share all kinds of files between computers -music, digital pictures, and other documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your familys digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and ease backup to CD-R. Play head-to-head computer games within the household, or against Internet opponents. Utilize extra free space on one computer when anothers hard drive starts to fill up.The Linksys EtherFast cable/DSL router connects multiple PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast 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. A typical router relies on a hub or a switch to share its Internet connection, but the Linksys EtherFast router channels this connection through the full-duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast 10/100 four-port switch. This combination of router and switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or switch and serves your network as a completely dedicated, full-duplex backbone. Now your entire network can enjoy broadband Internet connections supported by its switched backbone. This unit requires an external cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet RJ-45 interface. This product comes with a one-year warranty.
Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling (800) 814-0180, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific, seven days a week.
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