Linksys BEFSR41W User manual

EtherFast®Cable/DSL
Wireless-Ready Router
with 4-Port Switch
TheEtherFast®Cable/DSLWireless-ReadyRouterwith4-PortSwitch provides the ideal solution for connecting your network to a high-
speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet
backbone,withthe option to add wireless capabilities. Configurableas
a DHCP server for your existing network, the Router acts as the only
externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network
(LAN) and serves as an Internet NAT firewall against unwanted outside
intruders. Plus,the Router functions as anAccess Point when you add
a Wireless Network PC card (not included) to enable wireless
connectivity.
Atypical router relies on a hub or a switch to share its Internet connection, but the Linksys EtherFast®Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port Switch channels this connection through the
blazing, full duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast®10/100 4-Port
Switch. This cutting-edge combination of wireless-ready router and
switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or
switch—just add aWireless Network PC card to connect the router to
your wireless network. Now your entire wireless network can enjoy
blazing broadband Internet connections supported by its robust
switched backbone. With the dual-function speed and power of the
EtherFast® Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch, your
networkwilltakeoff at speeds fasterthanyoueverimaginedpossible.
• Expandable to Support Wireless Networking
• Compatible with Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
• MAC Address Filtering
• Configurable through Your Networked PC's Web Browser
• Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Thru
• Internal 4-Port Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Gaming
• Able to Act as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network
• Wireless Capabilities Available with Use of Optional WPC11
(sold separately)
••Connects to a Broadband Modem, a 10/100 Ethernet
Backbone, or a Wireless Network
••Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS)
2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
••Provides Roaming, BestAccess Point Selection, Load
Balancing, and Network Traffic Filtering
••Long Operating Range Supports up to 91m (Indoors)
and up to 457m (Outdoors)
••Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for
North America Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
• Share Internet Access on Your Network
• NAT Firewall to Protect Your PCs from Outside
Intruders
• Remotely Administered through Your Internet
Connection
• Wireless Capabilities Available with Use of
Optional WPC11 (sold separately)
••Supports a High Data Rate up to 11 Mbps on
Wireless Connections/Network
••Build a Wireless Broadband Network in Your
Home or Small Office with Just One IP Address
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week for North America Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Connect Your Wired and Wireless Networks
to the Broadband Internet
Features
Features
Benefits
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EtherFast®Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
with 4-Port Switch
Model No.: BEFSR41W
Instant Broadband ™ Series

Package Contents
DS-BEFSR41W-010919NC JL
EtherFast®Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port Switch
• One EtherFast®Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
• One AC Power Adapter
• One TechHelper CD-ROM
• One User Guide
• One Quick Installation and Registration Card
System Requirements
• Microsoft®Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP
• An Operating Ethernet Adapter and a Network
Cable (for initial setup)
• One CD-ROM (to use TechHelper)
• One External Cable/DSL Modem
• Network Adapter with TCP/IP per PC
• Internet Explorer 4.0 (Minimum) or higher (5.0
Recommended), or Netscape Navigator 4.0
(Minimum) or Higher (4.7 Recommended)
• Wireless Network PC Card Model WPC11 for
Wireless Connection (sold separately)
Specifications
Model Number: BEFSR41W
Standards: PC Card 16-bit standard,IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT),
IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b (Wireless)*
Protocol: CSMA/CD
Ports
WAN: One 10Base-T RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports,
One Shared Uplink Port
PCMCIA: Type II Slot (for use withWPC11 only)
Speed
WAN: 10 Mbps
LAN: 10/100 Mbps (Half Duplex) 20/200 (Full Duplex)
Wireless*: Up to 11 Mbps
Cabling Type: UTP Category 5 or better
Operating Range*: Indoors: Up to 30m (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps
(Wireless) Up to 50m (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps
Up to 70m (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps
Up to 91m (300 ft.) @ 1 Mbps
Outdoors:Up to 152m (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbps
Up to 270m (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps
Up to 396m (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps
Up to 457m (1500 ft.) @ 1 Mbps
LEDs: Power, Diag
WAN: WAN
LAN: 100, Full/Col, Link/Act,WLAN
* Requires Optional WPC11 (sold separately)
Environmental
Dimensions: 7.31" x 6.06" x 1.88" (186mm x 154mm x 48mm)
Unit Weight: 14.4 oz. (0.40 kg)
Power: External, 12V DC, 800mA
Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial
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
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