Do you find Internet sharing software to be nothing but a hassle? Can't find a simple and inexpensive way to share your one Internet IP address over your entire network? If so, then the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is exactly what you're looking for. The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch is the perfect solution for connecting up to 253 of your PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server or client for your network, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN). The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router can be configured via SNMP to filter internal users' access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch features 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 any networked computer's web browser.
Features
Share Cable/DSL Connection with Multiple Computers
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch: Supplies and Accessories Options
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch Specifications
Part # BEFSR81
Key Specifications
Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch
Manufacturer
Linksys
Manufacturer Part #
BEFSR81
Device Type
Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch
Enclosure Type
Standalone
Networking
Connectivity Technology
Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate
10 BaseT, 100 BaseTX
Remote Management
Web-based administration, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP
Network / Transport Protocol
TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX
Status Indicators
Power LAN: QoS, Link/Act, Full/Col, 100 WAN: Diag, Act, Link
Features
Port Security, Packet Filtering, QoS Capabilities, Layer Two Switching, 1K MAC Address Table, DHCP Server, WinSock 2.0 and Windows 2000 Smart Application Support
Interfaces
Interfaces
1 x WAN Port (10 BaseT Ethernet, RJ-45) 8 x LAN Ports (10/100 Ethernet, RJ-45)
Power Requirements
Power Supply
External
Voltage
5 V DC
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Unit
1.88" x 7.31" x 6.16"
Weight
Unit
1.11 lbs
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch Features
Provides Port Security, Packet Filtering, and Filters Internal User’s Access
Identifies Up to Four Ports for High or Low Port-Based Prioritization
QoS Capabilities Based on IEEE 802.1p and IP TOS/DS Greatly Reduces the Chance of Data Loss Based on Weighted Round-Robin (WRR)
Dramatically Speed Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections With the Internal Switch
Full Wirespeed Layer Two Switching on All LAN Ports
1K MAC Address Table Means Both Auto Address Learning and Aging
Configurable Through A Networked PC's Web Browser
Acts as a DHCP Server For Your Network
Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users' Internet Access with Filtering
Supports WinSock 2.0 and Windows 2000 Smart Applications
Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week in North America Only
1-Year Limited Warranty
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch Included Items
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch
AC Adapter and Power Cord
User Guide
Registration Card
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch Video