Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41W - Manual (Page 4)

Chapter 1: Introduction
The Linksys Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
Congratulations on your purchase of an EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port Switch. The EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with
4-Port Switch provides the ideal solution for connecting your network to a high-
speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone, with the
option to add wireless capabilities. Configurable as a DHCP server for your exist-
ing 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 an Access Point when you
add a Wireless Network PC card (not included) to enable wireless connectivity.
A typical router relies on a separate 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 a Wireless 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 network will take off at speeds faster than you ever imagined possible.
• 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-Through
• 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, Best Access 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, Toll-Free US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Features
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EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch