Cisco-Linksys BEFSR11 Cable/dsl Router with 1-PORT

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Product Details

Product Manual [38kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 9.3 x 1.8 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TRD9
• Item model number: BEFSR11
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,455 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys BEFSR11 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 cable/DSL router acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your local area network (LAN). It also functions as a firewall to shield your network from unauthorized users by monitoring all incoming data packets. The router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. This product comes with a limited one-year warranty.

Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling [phone], 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific, seven days a week.

Product Description

Built-in 10/100 Port / Can provide Cable and DSL Modem access for up to 253 users in LAN / Version 2 Allows up to 253 users Works with 10BaseT and 100BaseTX ethernet and fast-ethernet protocols for almost universal applicability Requires a Cable Modem or DSL Modem (not included) Programmable restrictions Technical Support - 24/7 Includes - 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2003 (if not in the box, check www.linksys.com)

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Customer Reviews

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy installation and inexpensive!, September 15, 2000

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"mrlop" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR11 Cable/dsl Router with 1-PORT (Personal Computers)

This lil' linky does wonders for it's price. I got it up and going in about 15 minutes. First I connected my cable modem [provided by roadrunner] directly to the WAN port and out from the LAN port I connected my already existing HUB with both my computers already connected, and in about 2 - 3 steps and one restart both my computers were prtected by a firewall. It couldn't get any easier. I was prepared by downloading the latest version of the firmware before i even got it in the mail and before anything i upgraded and everything worked perfect.

I recommend this product for anyone with a Cable/DSL connection and more than one computer. That includes beginners and advanced users. A definate plus to anyones home office.

It takes more time to reconfigure applications like napster, webcam32, and ICQ than it does to setup the router. And don't forget a 3' CAT 5, because it doesn't come with the product.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Consumer line of routers on the market today!, December 27, 2000

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Peter Dykhuis (Grandville, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR11 Cable/dsl Router with 1-PORT (Personal Computers)

This is without a doubt one of the best purchases I have ever made. I mean it. This device is everything it is advertised to be and more.

I had a ADSL line installed into my home in August. Since that time I have attempted to get multi-computer access to the Internet via a multitude of methods. I have attempted to setup a proxy server. This method works but was difficult to setup and never seemed to work with all Internet based services. I also spent 2 months trying to get a Cisco 675 router to work with ZERO success. My frustration level continued to grow and I ordered the Linksys BEFSR11 out of desperation.

The Linksys unit worked right out of the box, almost literally. It took me only an hour from unboxing to having multiple PC's on the Internet. The majority of the time was spent researching my DSL providers PPOE settings. I have the modem running to the router and then running with a regular category 5 cable to a dumb hub and then each PC is connected to the hub. The router assigns valid Internet IP's to each PC and all my interne applications work great. Napster, ICQ, Newsgroups, and IRC all work wonderfully. Another great side affect of going to the router is that my overall access speed is about twenty percent faster then it was connecting directly from the computer to the modem.

This is a wonderful device and I have recommended it to all my friends and family who are know entering the broadband world via cable or DSL. Thanks Linksys!

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a piece of "broadband"!, October 10, 2000

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Myatu (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR11 Cable/dsl Router with 1-PORT (Personal Computers)

If you are looking to connect your existing (or new) home- or small business network to the Internet, this router is your best choice.

Within an hour, my small home/business network was connected to the Internet through this router and a cable modem. That includes a few minutes looking for a misplaced patch cord and available outlet.

Because my ISP will think only one computer is connected to the Internet, I save additional monthly charges. This should pay for the router within a few months!

Before I purchased this item, I read other reviews and made sure I was prepared for any of the possible noted problems. However, none really occured in my situation. As for the manual, I received the full manual available from www.linksys.com, so they may have listened to our requests.

If you're not too keen on networking, beware of the following:

This router does not come with a cable to connect it to your Hub or Switch. You'll need to purchase it seperately. These cables are called 'Patch Cords' (details: RJ45 connector, CAT 5).

Some ISPs have set your browser to connect using a proxy. Be sure to temporarily disable the proxy settings when configuring your router. In MS Internet Explorer 5+, select the "Tools" menu, click "Internet Options", click the "Connections" tab and click "Lan Settings" - deselect the checkbox for "Use Proxy" to disable the proxy and vice versa to re-enable it.

I found that it's easier to set your LAN configuration to "automatically assign IP address/DNS server" before you start installing this router - however, this depends on your network configuration.

Lastly, before I started installing my router, I made sure I had the latest Firmware update from www.linksys.com. Once the router was installed and responded to the browser (for configuration), I updated my router's firmware before configuring it any further. This saved me the hassle of configuring, updating and re-configuring.