Cisco-Linksys FENSK05 EtherFast 10/100 Network in a Box

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Product Details

Product Manual [686kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00003006M
• Item model number: FENSK05
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,438 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

If you've wanted to connect your computers together to share files, printers, games, multimedia, video conferencing, the Internet, or e-mail, the Fast Ethernet 10/100 Network in a Box from Linksys comes with everything you need to do all of that and more. Build a blazing 10/100 Mbps Dual-Speed network in just minutes.

The kit includes two EtherFast 10/100 LAN Cards, an autosensing dual-speed EtherFast 5-Port 10BaseT/100BaseTX hub, two 15-foot network cables, and software drivers for most popular network operating systems. It's a complete professional-grade networking kit that's perfect for home, small office, or enterprise departmental use.

From the Manufacturer

If you've wanted to connect your computers together to share files, printers, games, multimedia, video conferencing, the Internet, or email, look no further! The Fast Ethernet 10/100 Network in a Box from Linksys comes with everything you need to build a blazing 10/100 Mbps Dual-Speed network in just minutes.

The kit includes two EtherFast 10/100 LAN Cards, an auto-sensing dual-speed EtherFast 5-Port 10BaseT/100BaseTX Hub, two 15-foot network cables, and software drivers for most popular network operating systems - a complete professional-grade networking kit that's perfect for home, small office, or enterprise departmental use! In just minutes, you'll network 2 desktop computers together for file and printer sharing, gaming, modem sharing, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE WRONG PRODUCT FOR SHARING A CABLE MODEM!!, February 28, 2001

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MATTHEW JOHNSON "Iconoclast" (Omnipresent) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys FENSK05 EtherFast 10/100 Network in a Box (Personal Computers)

I cringed when reading the review from the guy who bought this, then went through the painful process of setting up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows just to connect a second computer to his cable modem. There is A BETTER WAY, people! Instead of this, get yourself a Linksys BEFSR41 4-Port Etherfast Cable/DSL Router. It has ports for up to four computers to plug in and go, plus you don't have to mess with ICS; it handles the connection sharing on its own, independent of the types of computers you plug into it (Windows-based PCs, Macs, Linux boxes, whatever). Additionally, a router such as this also contains a hardware firewall to keep hackers out. You may think that firewalls are only for corporate networks, but consider this: any computer connected to the Internet full-time--as with a cable modem or DSL line--is terribly vulnerable to getting hacked! If you want to share your cable modem or DSL line between two or more computes, do yourself a favor and get one of these Linksys routers. You may also need an Ethernet card (also called a Network Interface Card), but they can be had for under $30. THIS IS THE WAY!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome kit for the price, and ease of use!, March 21, 2000

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StygianSonic (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys FENSK05 EtherFast 10/100 Network in a Box (Personal Computers)

I bought this kit to connect my computers. I did research (of course) before choosing this kit... all signs seemed to point towards this one, so you can see why it was pretty easy to pick the right one for me.

When I got it, i opened it up, and was surprised to see the detailed manuals for easy installation. Wow... it couldn't have been easier. Installation went perfectly. Put the NICs in each Computer's PCI slot, and booted up. Drivers went in perfectly.

I'm now using my home LAN for small LAN parties, and for cable access among each computer. Its more than enough for what any home user would need. I would say that you could even get away w/ using it in a small office.

Oh, and if you plan on upgrading to win2k later on, rest assured... Linksys has beta-drivers for their etherfast 10/100 cards, and i've tried them out. They work, perfectly, haven't had a prob. But hey.. they're beta for a reason eh?

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Linksys Ethernet Review, March 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys FENSK05 EtherFast 10/100 Network in a Box (Personal Computers)

I have used the LinkSys Ethernet product to hook up two of my W98 computers. I have been very pleased with ease of setup and use. So far I have had no issues with Linksys products or services.