Linksys 8-Port Router Technical Details

BEFSR81

Linksys 8-Port Router Description

Linksys 8-Port Cable/DSL Router
Think of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch as a kind of "splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your home or office can share the Internet -- all at the same time. The built-in 8-port switch lets you attach eight local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows.

Once your computers are connected to the Internet through the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the building. And you can share all kinds of files between computers -- music, digital pictures, and other documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and ease backup to CD-R. Play head-to-head computer games within the household, or against Internet opponents. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up.

Linksys 8-Port Router Specifications

Device Type: Router RJ-45 Ports: 8 Form Factor: Desktop WAN Port(s): 1 10/100 Mbps Ports: 8 Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Routing / Firewall Protoccols: TCP/IP NAT DHCP HTTP Firewall Features: MAC Filtering IP Filtering VPN Pass Through Protocols: PPTP L2TP Management: Web Based Dimensions: 7.31" x 6.16" x 1.88" Ethernet: CAT5 CAT6

Linksys 8-Port Router Reviews

REVIEW BY: Tophatcat Reviewed Jan 19, 2008

Am afraid that I have to give Linksys 8-Port Router model a don't buy rating. I purchased Linksys 8-Port Router model about two months ago because I needed the amount of ports for my computers and peripherals. Once I added it to my home network I have had nothing but trouble with my internet connection. At first I thought Linksys 8-Port Router was my DSL modem but then I started having trouble with my LAN connections to. Once I realized Linksys 8-Port Router was the Router went on line and found out that a lot of other people where having the same issue. Tried every recommended remedy to no avail. Comes a point when enough is enough, and pulled it off the network put it back in the box and went back to my Linksys BEFSR41 and will end up putting in another switch for the extra ports. So don't end up wasting your money on this model like I did. Seems to be a known issue with this model.

REVIEW BY: Pleased cu Reviewed Oct 02, 2008

I just picked up the BEFSR81 router, after having used the 4 series for years. I needed an additional connected after having maxed out the 4 ports and chose not to go the switch route because I used my computer to stream from a remote location.Configuration for the 4 series did not require much of a learning curve, but with this router, I merely plugged in the Ethernet cables and there you have it, voila: connected to the net! I was that easy for me.I was so impressed with this router it moved me to comment, which I rarely do. Thanks Cisco for an excellent product.

REVIEW BY: Pancho Reviewed Jun 30, 2008

Heavy 24/7 use on multi OS hybrid network running simultaneously since 9-11-2001, totally stealthed; no DoS; no hassles. Runs like a champ. Not a gigabit dynamo, but with clean systems, I'm working as fast as I can, from latest Intel to vintage AMD; from Windows/MAC, to Unix, and more; from VPN (software-sustained), and FTP, to absolute privacy, (and I like not dealing with neighbors' Wi Fi). What's a cable or two? Secure interior wireless answers mobility; dropped it; flashed it--I'm sold on BEFSR81. It's held its value better than anything out there, from cars to condos since 2001. (Do the homework: It's got an 'A' in its class). Go Linksys! Go CISCO!

REVIEW BY: blaine805 Reviewed Jul 01, 2008

One of the easiest and quickest routers I have ever added to my home network. Easy to add to an existing network, easy to modify and very user friendly. Well worth the money!

REVIEW BY: Tom Reviewed Mar 25, 2008

Works Great, no set up problems at all! I don't know why other people are having so many problems with Linksys products all of mine run smooth. I called their tech support and asked them one question about cat cable configuration (straight or cross connected to run switch off router port), no problem geting through and they answered my question. Router to switch uses a straight cat 5 or 6 configuration. Very Pleased!Tom Schafer Buffalo NY...GO SABERS!

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