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Manufacturer: Cisco Part number: BEFW11S4
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- Bottom Line:
- The Linksys wireless router joins wireless and Ethernet networks with broadband in a well-designed, economical package for SOHO users, but a few flaws in documentation and security pull it up short of perfection.
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CNET editors' review
Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch price range: $49.99 - $84.25
- Reviewed by: Mark Henricks
- Reviewed on: 12/18/2001
The good: Smooth installation; excellent performance; great phone support.
The bad: Sometimes confusing documentation; lacks a key security feature.
The bottom line: The Linksys wireless router joins wireless and Ethernet networks with broadband in a well-designed, economical package for SOHO users, but a few flaws in documentation and security pull it up short of perfection.
User reviews
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Very Unstable -- Try DLink Instead
Pros:
Cons:
Summary: I had this unit for couple months now and over this period of time I had to constantly unplug and plug the unit back to make it work. It is ...
Summary: I had this unit for couple months now and over this period of time I had to constantly unplug and plug the unit back to make it work. It is very unstable. Finally I had enough of it and bought a DLink wireless rounter/print server instead, it works a lot better and cheapter. NEVER A LINKSYS CUSTOMER AGAIN.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Has survived the test of time
by Gabriel1331 on August 30, 2009
Pros: Reliable and durable.
Cons: Has been known to drop connections once a week, bulky.
Summary: Even thought this router is a dinosaur I love it. Just because it has survived the test of time with limited headaches. I am glad I never threw it away ...
Summary: Even thought this router is a dinosaur I love it. Just because it has survived the test of time with limited headaches. I am glad I never threw it away when I bought more "modern" models because I always had to come back to it to keep my network running. Currently I am again searching for a more modern router (this is the fifth time) since this guy is wayyyyy too old. He must be like 90 in electronics years, but the poor guy has done his job with honors.
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owned one for 5 years
by kershawr on October 9, 2008
Pros: has good range and works most of the time
Cons: when I first bought this in 2003, it was very stable and worked well. In recent years, it drops alot and must be turned off along with the DSL model and then turned back on. Router first and DSL modem last. Get the new firmware (2005?)
Summary: it's outdated as others have said. When it gets jittery, reboot about twice a day
It's quite possible that ALL THE DROPPED INTERNET ...
Updated on Oct 9, 2008Summary: it's outdated as others have said. When it gets jittery, reboot about twice a day
It's quite possible that ALL THE DROPPED INTERNET connections are the result of the router and my home wireless phone using the same 2.4GHz channel. Many of those suffering from dropped intenet connections from ANY 2.4GHz router are likely to have the SAME PROBLEM. This will not go away with a new 2.4GHz router. 2.4GHz wireless house phones are common. Newer wirless house phones are 5.8GHz and should eliminate the dropped internet connections from 2.4GHz routers. In other words, it might be easier to buy new home wireless phones than new routers.
Updated on Oct 9, 2008 -
NIB last night. drops connection frequently.
by stickm on October 4, 2008
Pros: looks nice
Cons: I have the "version 4" model. I was hoping that a firmware rev. might help, but I have the latest firmW:2005 ! Yuk.
Summary: Not recommended. Steer clear of this one.
Summary: Not recommended. Steer clear of this one.
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Do NOT purchase!
by cgpixel on April 15, 2008
Pros: Does not seem to be missing any important features.
Cons: Unreliable! Requires reboot 2-5 times a day! Outdated.
Summary: I have used at least 5 different brands of (wired) routers before. This is by far the worst. Before and even after updating to the latest firmware, the router would ...
Summary: I have used at least 5 different brands of (wired) routers before. This is by far the worst. Before and even after updating to the latest firmware, the router would drop the connection on all wired and wireless computers - a manual restart is required. Seeing the other reviews on this router, this seems to be a factory defect and I would not recommend this router to anyone.
My second worst choice was having to call Linksys's 'advanced' technical support which had me repeat the common sense steps I have already gone through - that call cost me $32 non-refundable dollars.
This is an old router and I don't know why someone would decide to obtain one. Just be aware. -
our first attempt at wireless, 2003ish?
by y0Lorenzo on August 14, 2007
Pros: lots of flasthing lights...
Cons: before WAP, slowed down our cable internet for wirless pcs, choked on any kind of large file transfer between pcs
Summary: I NEVER could have streamed video like I do with this guy. This would probably be ok if all you wanted to do was share a printer and had DSL. ...
Summary: I NEVER could have streamed video like I do with this guy. This would probably be ok if all you wanted to do was share a printer and had DSL. We have 10Mb cable and it slowed it down on the wireless PCs. I hated when I was backing up my PC for annual reformat, it CONSTANTLY choked on the file transfers.... sucked and mom hated when i moved the LAPTOP, or else i would have just plugged in.
Wireless G adapters connected to a Wireless N router is pretty slick though... -
NO NOT PURCHASE!!!
by rwilminko on October 4, 2006
Pros: None - this product is not worth the money
Cons: Always drops connection - MUST HARD REBOOT!
Summary: I purchased mine about a year ago. I had problems with it right from the start. It would drop all connections, both wireless and wired.
Multiple contacts to Linksys support ...Summary: I purchased mine about a year ago. I had problems with it right from the start. It would drop all connections, both wireless and wired.
Multiple contacts to Linksys support where they would have me do this identical process each time. This took a minimum of one hour each call.
With each call the router would work for a short time (15 minuts to a few days) and then drop again.
The bottome line: Linksys knows they have an issue. They indicated to me that they are working on firmware to correct the known issue. I had to imply that they were canidates for a class action suit for them to take action. They immediatly sent me a new router but the same one. I have it installed and it is working, but we will see how long.
Go the the Linksys wedsite user community to see how many people are having issues with this router. Or do a Google search and see the thousands of people there. -
Works once in a while.
by kraterz on May 30, 2006
Pros: It was cheap. Lots of features.
Cons: Too many dropped connections and freezes.
Summary: I got this cheap with a bundle deal when I signed up for a cable modem line. The web UI is quite well done and is intuitive.
It is quite ...Summary: I got this cheap with a bundle deal when I signed up for a cable modem line. The web UI is quite well done and is intuitive.
It is quite unstable and needs to be reset every couple of days. I often can't see it on the network at all, and a power cycle restores it and WLAN starts working. It often disappears from the WLAN network for no reason.
If I stream media through this box, it simply dies after a minute or so and you can't even see it on the WLAN after that. If you disable SSID broadcast, nodes can simply not connect to it.
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High Quality Product
by btalex1990 on January 23, 2006
Pros: Really good, faster wireless, updated firmware fixed a lot problems, You can run servers, Firewall, Port Filtering, Filter IDENT port which protects users, WEP/WPA Encryption protection, free updates
Cons: No protection against DoS Attacks
Summary: This router gets a ten and you are allowed to update your own routers firmware. You could have it automatically updated through Remote Upgrade option. Allows servers, and also you ...
Summary: This router gets a ten and you are allowed to update your own routers firmware. You could have it automatically updated through Remote Upgrade option. Allows servers, and also you can use DMZ Host. Has 2 antennas which can boost strength. This router also supports Dynamic DNS like TZO, and DynDns. This router uses encryption, and also has Wireless Network Access control which weans you could only allow your computers, and laptops to access your network which blocks hackers from accessing your network. Great wireless, and wired security
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24/7/365 Reliable 802.11b wireless
by justwally on December 28, 2005
Pros: Configurable from ANY operating system (no special setup program required), quick and reliable IP acquisition, runs forever
Cons: It is dated, and is not A or G capable
Summary: This wireless router has run 24/7 on my network for years, and has never had even the slightest of problems. One of the best pieces of networking hardware I ...
Summary: This wireless router has run 24/7 on my network for years, and has never had even the slightest of problems. One of the best pieces of networking hardware I have ever purchased. Linux, SAMBA, Windows98/2k/XP, all worked flawlessly with it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part number: BEFW11S4
- Description: The EtherFast Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router with a 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 with a 4-Port Switch acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN) 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 with a 4-Port Switch, your network will take off at speeds faster than you ever imagined possible.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Compatible Slots None
- Connectivity Technology Wireless ,
Wired - Data Link Protocol Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
Fast Ethernet - Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Data Transfer Rate 11 Mbps
- Max Range Indoors 300 ft
- Max Range Open Space 1500 ft
- Network / Transport Protocol IPX/SPX ,
NetBEUI/NetBIOS ,
TCP/IP - Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- Encryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP,
64-bit WEP - Features Switching ,
Uplink ,
IP-routing ,
Load balancing ,
128-bit encryption ,
Manageable ,
Network monitoring ,
DHCP support ,
NAT support - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.3u ,
IEEE 802.3 - Status Indicators Test mode,
Link activity,
Collision status,
Power,
Link OK,
Port partition Line Properties
- Line Coding Format CCK,
QPSK,
BPSK Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
WAN : 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T - RJ-45 - Expansion Slot(s) None
- Expansion Bays None
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Antenna
- Antenna External detachable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 6.1 in
- Height 1.9 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified
Software / System Requirements
- OS Provided None
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition,
Microsoft Windows 95/98 - Peripheral / Interface Devices Network adapter,
CD-ROM Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Cisco
- Address:
170 W. Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134 - Phone: 800-553-6387
- Email: tac@cisco.com
