Linksys BEFSX41 - Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall... User manual

EtherFast®Cable/DSL Firewall Router
with 4-Port Switch/VPNEndpoint
The Linksys Instant Broadband™ EtherFast®Cable/DSL
Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint is the
perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to
a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100
Ethernet backbone. The Router can be configured to limit
internal users’ Internet access based on URLs and/or time
periods—URL filtering and time filtering. For enhanced pro-
tection against intruders from the Internet, the Router fea-
tures an advanced Stateful Packet Inspection firewall.
Use the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN
Endpoint to create IPSec VPN tunnels, so you can securely
connect to the corporate server from your home office—or
any location when you’re on the road.The Router provides a
dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only exter-
nally recognized Internet gateway on your local area net-
work (LAN). With the performance and security features of
the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN
Endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet
while keeping its data secure.
• Protects PCs from Ping of Death,SYN Flood, LandAttacks,
IP Spoofing,and Other DoS (Denial of Service) Attacks
• Supports Up to Two IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Tunnels
• Supports URL Filtering and Time Filtering
• Blocks Java,ActiveX, and Cookies
• Easily Configurable through a Web Browser from Any
Networked PC
• Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through
• Administer and Upgrade Your Router Remotely over the
Internet
• Supports Traffic and Event Logging
• Configurable as a DHCP Server on Your Network
• Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users’ Internet
Access with Filtering
• Supports SNMP ver. 2.0 and SNMP MIB I and II
• Supports NTP (NetworkTime Protocol) for Synchronization
with Real-Time Server
• Support for PPPoE Connection
• Dedicated Port for DMZ
• NAT and Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall to
Protect Your PCs from Outside Intruders on the
Internet
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) Capabilities for
Secure Access of Remote Networks
• Supports Universal Plug-and-Play
• Dramatically Speed Up Your Network Gaming
and Multimedia Connections
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Instant Broadband™EtherFast®Cable/DSL Firewall Router
with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
Model Number: BEFSX41
Connect Your Network to the Internet and
Access a Remote Network—with Security and
Peace of Mind
Features
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Package Contents
Instant Broadband™
EtherFast®Cable/DSL Firewall Router
with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
• Cable/DSL Firewall Router
• OneSetupWizardCD-ROMwith User Guide
Included
• One Power Adapter
• One Fast Start Guide and Registration Card
DS-BEFSX41-041702NC JL
Linksys
17401 Armstrong Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 USA
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Specifications
Model Number BEFSX41
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Protocol CSMA/CD
Ports WAN: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Ports (One with
DMZ Functionality)
Cabling Type UTP Category 5 or Better
Topology Star
Speed (Mbps) WAN: 10/100 (Half Duplex)
20/200 (Full Duplex)
LAN: 10/100 (Half Duplex)
20/200 (Full Duplex)
LEDs Power, Diag, DMZ
WAN: Link/Act, Full/Col, 100
LAN: Link/Act, Full/Col, 100
Warranty 1-Year Limited
Environmental
Dimensions 7.31" x 6.16" x 1.88"
(186 mm x 154 mm x 48 mm)
Unit Weight 13.6 oz. (0.38 kg)
Power 12V DC,1000 mA
Certifications FCC Class B, CE Mark
Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing