Cisco-Linksys BEFSR81 Cable/dsl Router with 8-PT SwitchCisco-Linksys BEFSR81 Cable/dsl Router with 8-PT Switch
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- LAN Ports - 8 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- Package Content - Router, AC Adapter and Power Cord, User Guide and Registration Card
- WAN Ports - 1
The router features advanced functions such as dynamic and static port routing, DMZ hosting, filtering, forwarding, and quality-of-service capabilities. All of these functions can be easily configured through any networked computer's Web browser.
The Linksys BEFSR81 router comes with a one-year limited warranty.
- Personal Computers: 0 pages
- Platforms: Windows NT, Mac, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, PowerMac, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows
- Publisher: Linksys
- Label: Linksys
- Format: CD
- Studio: Linksys
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:  A must have for those who wish to share a DSL connection, By BC (Cambridge, ma USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR81 Cable/dsl Router with 8-PT Switch (Personal Computers) Due to the increasing size of my home network, I decided toupgrade to the 8 port BEFSR81 from the 4 port BEFSR41. The two areidentical in size. A Cable/DSL router is a MUST HAVE for those whowish to share a broadband connection. 99 percent of DSL providersutilize what is known as Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet(PPoE). This works just like a normal dial up connection where youhave a username and a password. Normally, this PPoE is done viasoftware installed on your computer. This has many limitations. First,the host computer must always be on for others to utilze aconnection. In that sense, each computer is not independent of theother.The Linksys has PPoE software built into it. Each computerplugged into the unit can access the internet independently of eachother. Better yet, you never have to see a username/password screenwhen connecting to the internet. In addition to allowing one toshare a connection, the Linksys also acts as a hardward firewallpreventing hackers from...Read more 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:  Works great ... finally ... MAYBE!, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR81 Cable/dsl Router with 8-PT Switch (Personal Computers) A few years ago, I personally went to the trouble of wiring my house for a computer network figuring a wired network would be more reliable than a wireless one. I started with a Linksys BEFSR41 router with 4 ports, and after some initial tweaking, this router worked well for about three years needing only an occasional "reset" to correct any problems. Recently, severe slowdown set in, and no amount of resetting would help so I purchased this BEFSR81. This 8-port router was my choice because I wanted to expand the network to 5 locations. Besides, in today's market, there aren't that many WIRED routers to choose from - WIRELESS seems to rule the marketplace.
Anyway, upon installation, the BEFSR81 experienced severe slowdown just like its predecessor. I checked with my cable internet provider (Comcast), and their signal was coming through okay. I detached the router and ran just one computer directly to the cable modem. It worked great, so the router was definitely the source of...Read more 45 of 51 people found the following review helpful:  LinkSys does it again - Great product, By This review is from: Cisco-Linksys BEFSR81 Cable/dsl Router with 8-PT Switch (Personal Computers) Linksys BEFSR81 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8 port 10/100 Switch is one of the best broadband routers out there. This router/hub allows you to share your single internet connection provided by cable modem or DSL to multiple computers. I used to own the 4-port of the same box and decided to buy the 8-port version when my brother took my 4 port box. This box contains 8 auto-sensing 10/100 ports. Installation is a snap and no software is needed. This box has such advanced functions as dynamic and static port routing, DMZ hosting, filtering and forwarding, and Quality of Service capabilities. And all of these functions can be easily configured through a web browser. It also supports VPN via. IPSec, PPoE and PPTP. In a nutshell, the Etherfast Cable/DSL router is very simple to operate yet powerful and easy to manage using the web based admin app. A must buy if you need to share your Internet connection. I have about 4 Linksys products near or on my computers now - Great...Read more |
