1 x WAN, 4 x LAN, 1 x Uplink - MPN: BEFW11S4 See Product Details
Description
The EtherFast? Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router w/4-Port Switch provides the ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, the EtherFast? Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router w/4-Port Switch acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network and serve as an Internet NAT firewall against unwanted outside intruders. The Router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. A typical router may have to rely on an external hub or switch to share its Internet connection, but the Linksys EtherFast? Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router channels this connection through the blazing, full duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast? 10/100 4-Port Switch. This cutting-edge combination of wireless router and switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or switch and extends the range of your wireless network. Now your entire wireless network can enjoy blazing broadband Internet connections supported by its robust switched back-bone. With the dual-function speed and power of the EtherFast? Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router w/4-Port Switch, your network will take off at speeds faster than you ever imagined possible.
Quick Glance
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Device Type: Wireless Router
Summary
Product Title: Linksys BEFW11S4 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Manufacturer: Linksys
Power Score: 3.4 | 31 Reviews
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wireless Router
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported:
Wireless Security Features:
Ports
Number of Network Ports: 4
General
Class: Network Hardware
Category: Wireless
Features: CSMA/CD, DHCP, PPTP
Dimensions
Height: 2.52 in
Width: 7.32 in
Depth: 6.06 in
Weight: 1.20 lb
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Easy setup, decent range, great compatibility
Weakness: Trouble setting up encryption with Belkin wireless NIC
So far this unit has given me nothing but great service and reliability. The only issue was the encryption. Since I live in an area with a couple of other computer geeks and some other people who have been known to go find wireless networks that are unsecured and hack them for the fun of it, encryption on my network was a must for atleast some protection. Took a little while to get that working,...
Strengths: Easy to setup, good signal strength and reasonable price. I've got v3 and it works very well.
Weakness: Doesn't have as many features as the router it replaced, a d-link di-764 which died on it's 4th day of service. I don't like the external logging to your hd which requires you to install software.
I bought this device out of necessity after my brand new d-link di-764 a/b router died on it's 4th day of service but that is another on going story. The linksys was easy to setup although it lacks many of the features of the d-link unit. I'm using d-link pci based a/b adaptors with an external antenna which can be moved to where ever you get the best signal. I found this unit by accident at my...
Strengths: Very easy to setup, yes, some times it brain farts, a reset will ususally cure it. I set 2 of them up at 2 seperate locations with varying PC's runs great.
Weakness: Understand the technology, it does not work well with some flourescent lighting, metal filing cabinets & racks. They reflect/deflect signals. The only adapter to buy are the USB, the rest are junk.
I set 2 units up at 2 seperate Real Estate offices with about 6 pc's in each running off a cable modem. No problems, ran fine, easy setup. Careful with the flashing. If you screw it up your router is toast.( the eprom is corrupt and would have to be replaced) Metal filing cabinets, Flourescent lights affect reception. Use the USB adapters, the rest have extremely poor reception. Tech support is...
Strengths: Very easy installation.
Weakness: The wireless operating range is very poor.
The installation was done in less than 30 minutes. Since then I have not had a problem. I have two PCs and one Laptop connected to it by cable modem. It works great.
Strengths: Cross platform, simple to set up, very effective, built in firewall
Weakness: cost
The linksys wireless unit made setting up my wintel/mac home network incredible easy. It works flawlessly with airport cards, even better than apple's own software base station. Great product.
Strengths: No wiring needed, blocks visibility to the internet, very fast.
Weakness: Apparently the range is not as good as the advertisement, and there can be dead spots relatively close to the router
Installation is straightforward for the PC cards. I have both a PCI card adapter and a USB network card. Both install easily and work as advertised. Setting up the router is actually easy, except the manuals wording can be confusing in a couple of instances. I needed a phone call to Tech support to make the system work. I had set one setting wrong because I assumed that I didn't want to connect...
Strengths: Strong signal, Easy installation + configuration
Weakness: Too expansive in Wallmart..$ 68!
I bought this two weeks ago for dormitory gaming network plus acadmeic purpose. (that's right):) My dorm has two floors with 6 rooms in each floor. I was able to connect pretty much everyone with wireless network from second floor, middle room. Signal barely reach 2 Mbps with 2 signal bars at the first floor far corner room. However we were able to enjoy starcraft network play with almost no...
Strengths: Easy to operate, great menu system, good for beginning networkers.
Weakness: Wireless goes faulty, larger antenna needed for distances that it should be able to handle.
I purchase and set up all the networking for myself and my girlfriend. She and I have owned a total of 5 of these units with only 2 in use at one time. I purchased my first Linksys wireless router about 2 years ago and purchased one for my girlfriend not long after. They were very easy to set up, got WEP working with little problems, and everything was running smooth. Within 3 months my router...
Strengths: Installation was fast and painless. Running Win98 and WinMe I had the network up and running in 30 min.Installation was fast and painless. Running Win98 and WinMe I had the network up and running in 3
Weakness: Would like more information on the firewall software.
Had a previous Linksys router and upgraded to wireless. Didn’t have any problems getting the system up and running. I’m using two WPC11 V2.5 (They have a new version for XP V 3) for Win98 and WinMe and one desktop WinMe directly on the router. Total of three computers and I like the product. Installation was great, I would preferred more information on the options on there firewall product....
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Linksys BEFW11S4 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Strengths: Straight-forward, web-based configuration & setup. Optional integration with ZoneAlarm or Norton firewalls and Trend Micro PC-Cillan. Also parental controls can be enforced by required AOL connection.
Weakness: May have some trouble working with built-in wireless or other 3rd party NIC's
This has been a great product for the past 2 years it has had a uptime of 99+%. The only time connectivity has been lost was due to my cable provider. When that happens I just unplug and re-plug both devices and they come back. The only thing I'm a little sad about is that I paid $279 for the device 2 years ago - it's now at $59!!