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Summary: Great Product, but Linux users beware
Review: The Linksys BEFSR41 is a great DSL router that has a very easy stepup for the single system or networked multi-system user. Windows users will be happy with the NetBEUI interface, but Linux users should be aware that the DHCP server does not recognize Linux client hostnames. This makes it difficult for your home network to use a Linux platform for webserver, ftp, etc.
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Summary: Beware the MAC address
Review: My ISP requires that I register the MAC address of the router before they will let it on their system. No problem, except that the MAC address on the back of the device is not the MAC address that the modem sees. It's the MAC address for the interface to the internal network. There's a couple hours of troubleshooting wasted there.Otherwise, it works as advertised.
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Summary: I AM NOT A NETWORKING GEEK...
Review: ...but I love this router. It was easy to set up. I have had my cable modem company let my service get fouled up a few times, thus causing the router to need to be reset. The instructions were MORE THAN ENOUGH for a new person like me to be able to reset the router. I have two computers networked into it and have had no issues for over 9 months. For those of you who are NOT "geeks" this router is for you. I have had nothing but a GOOD experience with this product.
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Summary: Probably the one for you...
Review: I think it's safe to say that 90% of the people out there could buy this unit, plug it in, and be up and running instantly with the default configuration. From that respect, it's a good unit, nice interface, easy to set up, and reasonably reliable. If, on the other hand, you're part of the infamous "other 10%" who want to do some hosting, forward some ports, or run some fancy internet-based applications, you should probably move up to a professional-quality router. There are only a limited number of forwarding and triggering commands you can put in (which seems to be a limit of the interface, not necessarily of the hardware). The product also lacks a number of would-be-useful features such as blocking out hostile IP addresses, forwarding ports based on host header, remote access from outside of your local network, and any kind of reporting/status indicators that would assure you the firewall is in fact even working.
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Summary: A must have
Review: this is a must have item for a small coumpany or a home that shairs miltupal pc's. it took the worry out of being hacked and speed up my dsl connection
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Summary: Beware 1 year Waranty
Review: I have used this router quite successfully since purchased with the exception of an occasional need to reboot. My gripe is realy simple, out of the blue the router stopped functioning which means I can no longer access the internet (the unit is now ...hub because that still works). Linksys has a 1 year return policy and this is my 13th month with the product. They don't have an exchange, upgrade, or pay a fee for fixing the unit. I spoke to customer support and there was no flexibility, 1 year is 1 year. I now have to go out and purchase a new one all together. I will now look for a unit with more than a 1 year warranty which means I won't be purchasing another Linksys.
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Summary: Easy to set up
Review: The Linksys Cable/DSL router and ethernet switch works. You plug it in, connect your computer(s) and modem to it and then add your internet username and password to the router using a simple web browser interface. That's as hard as it gets installing this device. The built-in ethernet switch saves you space and money by eliminating yet another piece of equipment to attach several computers to your router/network.
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Summary: Just what i needed!
Review: I bought this router a week ago and love it. I have a desktop computer and a notebook that i wanted to network as well as share an internet connection. This was up and running in about 5 minutes. It is truely plug and play. Now my desktop can be in Linux and surfing the net while my notebook is in XP doing the exact same thing. The one thing i could never find while researching this product was if all or one main computer need to be turned on in order for the others to gain internet access. Well the answer is no! My notebook gets online just fine without my main pc being turned on. If you are like me with no networking skills and have more that one pc...this one is for you.
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Summary: easy to install
Review: 14 yr old son installed in 20 min. Easiest if
you get cable modem to work first, then intro-
duce Linksys box. Updates downloadable from web.
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Summary: Linksys Scores Again!
Review: I am a Network Administrator of a school district (CNE, MCSE, CCNA) so I have a lot of experience with a variety of network components. When I decided to setup my home network I wanted the best I could get. After doing the usual research and having previous positive experiences with Linksys products I decided on this one and haven't regretted it for one minuite. I run Novell Netware 5.1 with FTP, HTTP, DNS, and DHCP servers setup on the system and it all runs together seamlessly with my Windows 2k Pro, Windows 98 SE, and MAC O/S 9 systems. I have never have to cycle the power, and even though I use PPPoE my connection always stays up!
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