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Linksys BEFSR81
$80.00
Released June, 2004
The Pros:Easy to setup for most users. Good documentation - includes an easy to follow manual. Lots of ports - more than enough connections for most home network configurations.
The Cons:10/100 Mbps only - no Gigabit connectivity. Inconsistent customer service via telephone from the manufacturer. Some users will need to perform a firmware upgrade out of the box.
The Linksys BEFSR81 is a basic Cable/DSL router with an 8-port switch for sharing wired connectivity throughout a medium household or business. A step up from the BEFSR41, the Linksys BEFSR81 not only supports more standards, but it is faster and includes more security options.
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For instance, it includes WRR (Weighted Round-Robin) for reduced chance of data loss, as well as ability to filter a specific user’s router access. Most notable about the BEFSR81 is the fact that it can be configured as a DHCP server, and in fact acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on a LAN. Additional features of the Linksys BEFSR81 include dynamic & static port routing, DMZ hosting, filtering, forwarding, and quality-of-service capabilities. The Linksys BEFSR81 retails for $79.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features
- Cable/DSL Router
- 8-Port Switch
- Weighted Robin-Round
- User Access Filtering
- DHCP Server Configuration
- Dynamic/Static Port Routing
- DMZ Hosting
- Port Filtering/Forwarding
- Quality-of-Service (QOS)
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Model: BEFSR81
- Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1p
- Protocol: CSMA/CD
- Ports (LAN): Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Ports
- Ports (WAN): One 10BaseT Port
- Cabling Type: 10BaseT: UTP Category 3 or Better
- 100BaseTX: UTP Category 5 or Better
- Topology: Star
- Speed (LAN): LAN: 10Mbps (10BaseT Ethernet) or 100Mbps (100BaseTX Fast Ethernet)
- Speed (WAN): 10Mbps (10BaseT Ethernet)
- LEDs: Power
- LAN: QoS, Link/Act, Full/Col, 100
- WAN: Diag, Act, Link
Minimum Requirements
- Broadband connection and Cable/DSL modem
- CD-ROM Drive
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 6 for web-based configuration
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
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easy to setup for most users
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good documentation - includes an easy to follow manual
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lots of ports - more than enough connections for most home network configurations
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10/100 Mbps only - no Gigabit connectivity
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inconsistent customer service via telephone from the manufacturer
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some users will need to perform a firmware upgrade out of the box
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aging product - not the greatest for sharing the fastest broadband connections available
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issues with holding long TCP connections - not the best for heavy SSH users
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