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Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router

Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router

List Price: $69.99
Your Price: $49.99
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: After some initial brain cramps... it ROCKS!
Review: I have a complicated setup by home broadband standards in that I am bridged ADSL, meaning that my device that connects to the ADSL line has to act as a dumb "bridge" and cannot serve as a router (at least with the equipment my provider gave me).

Well, this unit can handle that nearly automatically! In fact, the only thing that slowed me down was that Linksys supplied me with a bad ethernet cable. My link between the ADSL bridge and this router would be on when I reset the devices, but would go out. I thought this was a negotiation problem, but couldn't find any info in the logs (this is a fault with the LInksys, the logs are scant).

It turned out that once I replaced the cable, everything "Just worked." Wonderful! Now we're sharing a broadband connection behind a bridge (the unit handles MAC address cloning so you don't even need to call your ISP when you switch).

The only drawbacks are that the logs are vacant of any useful information and, once you start getting into advanced stuff, this router may not do the trick. But in 99.9 percent of all situations as a home broadband user, this thing will handle it (it even does a "DMZ" if you want).

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not bad....Not Great
Review: I already owned a Belkin Wireless router and have been quite satisfied. Bought the Linksys router mainly because they seemed to be more readily available and Linksys has a good name in the wireless market. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the performance of this router. With the new Linksys router literally right next to the Belkin router, the signal strength on the Linksys was much worse. Linksys tech support had only one suggestion...buy the signal booster. I think I will stick with the Belkin. On top of all this Belkin carries a LIFETIME warranty, Linksys is only one year. OUCH!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Ease Of use
Review: It took no more than 6 minutes from opening the box, installing Software and to be up and running. I was impressed. Wish all products were this easy !!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Linksys doesn't support Linux
Review: Nice router, easy to install on MS Windows.

I'm only giving it 2 stars however. Linksys won't support Linux, and their cards (WMP11 PCI card) has absolutely no support for Linux. It used to, then they changed the chipset and the drivers that the community wrote don't work anymore.

If you're looking to WiFi your Linux box, buy Lucent or D-Link

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Dont work well
Review: Router wont even work through the walls to another room

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Works great if not close to a phone
Review: This works great, i bought the USB adapter as well. It took me less than 10 minuts to set up. The only problem is when i move the router near the 900 MHZ phone it stops working. So ihvae to move it away (6 feet) away from the phone.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Easy to use and works great!
Review: Was super easy to set up and I've had no problems with it - love it!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Works as supposed to but had problems setting up
Review: I decided to replace my Linksys 4-Port Cable/DSL Router with this model so I could get wireless to my xbox downstairs. I had a difficult time setting up the new router, it seemed to not give me the ip address provided by my cable modem. After 2 hours and a firmware update, I gave into calling support. After 10 mins on hold, I got a rep that helped get me online. We changed the ip address on the router and then uplugged everything to reset. That seemed to do it, he said the problem was with it being the same setting as the older router, i think.

Overall I like the product alot now that it works. I get good reception downstairs, at least it seems like it. The support rep was helpful and able to help me get online.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: It works, but it's confusing
Review: I first tried the SMC Barricade Turbo, but it didn't work. I was later informed that it would not work with my ISP (Cox Cable). I bought this one, and it works, but I am a little confused whether or not I am really protected. The firewall controls are all spread out and not very descriptive. There is also a portion of the controls that calls for setting up ZoneAlarm Pro. Do I really have to purchase another piece of software to protect myself? I thought that this router would have a firewall built in!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Awesome Router!
Review: This thing is amazing! I wanted a router which i could use for wired as well as wireless. This thing was the perfect solution! Not only does my father get a perfect reception from over 50 feet away (without wires), but i also was able to connect my Playstation 2 and my personal computer through wires. It has four ports on the back, so i can even connect a few of my friends computers when they come over to LAN. Great product! 5++ stars


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