Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
Manufacturer: Cisco Part number: BEFSX41
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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint price range: $99.98 - $176.26
- Reviewed by: Xiao Ming Wu
- Reviewed on: 06/17/2004
- Released on: 06/01/2003
The good: Can support two VPN tunnels; cheap.
The bad: Lacks AppleTalk support; lacks VPN client software.
The bottom line: The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet.
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- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part number: BEFSX41
- Description: The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone. The Router can be configured to limit internal users' Internet access based on URLs and/or time periods - URL filtering and time filtering. For enhanced protection against intruders from the Internet, the Router features an advanced Stateful Packet Inspection firewall. Use the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint to create IPSec VPN tunnels, so you can securely connect to the corporate server from your home office - or any location when you're on the road. The Router provides a dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN). With the performance and security features of the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its data secure.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Router
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Compatible Slots None
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet - Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2,
HTTP,
Telnet - Encryption Algorithm DES,
Triple DES - Features VPN support ,
Full duplex capability ,
Firewall protection ,
DMZ port ,
DHCP support - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3u ,
IEEE 802.3 Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 4,
1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1 - Expansion Slot(s) None
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
- Expansion Bay(s) Total (Free) None
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 4 4 Installed Network node Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45 Female 4,
1 1 Installed Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45 Female 1 Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Networking type Router
- Switching protocol [Jan 21, 2011 from CDS: Networking] Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP ,
IPSec ,
PPPoE - Communication mode [Jan 21, 2011 from CDS: Networking] Full-duplex,
Half-duplex - Status Indicators Test mode,
Link activity,
Collision status,
Power,
Port duplex mode Power
- Power Device Power adapter
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter
- Voltage Provided 12 V
Miscellaneous
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 6.1 in
- Height 1.9 in
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Modem
- Modem Type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 1 year
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