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| Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $95.00
Buy New: $61.99
You Save: $33.01 (35%)
New (41) Used (7) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  127 reviews
Sales Rank: 3394
Platforms: Windows Nt, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 2 x 7
nv:Device Type: Router
RJ-45 Ports: 4
Form Factor: Desktop
WAN Port(s): 1
10/100 Mbps Ports: 4
Management: Web Based
Dimensions: 7.31" x 6.16" x 1.88"
Ethernet: CAT3
Ethernet: CAT5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: BEFSX41
Model: BEFSX41
UPC: 745883551798
EAN: 0745883551798
ASIN: B00006G2OJ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW !! FACTORY SEALED RETAIL BOX. . UNOPENED. SHIPS NEXT DAY WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Avoid this one... March 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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My cable modem supports speeds of up to 15Mbps--typically about 12Mbps download, and up to 2Mbps upload--typically 1.8Mbps. I have a Gigabit switch on the other side for my home LAN.
I picked one of these up because of the Linksys warranty. I never got to use that warranty because my first one failed within two weeks of heavy use, and the second one (a replacement) began to fail in a week. I was able to return both devices to Staples for an exchange and then a full refund.
To be fair, I push a massive crazy amount of data through each of these two units. I don't know whether the parts began to overheat and fail, but I found myself reseting the device once a day, and a few days later it was not working when I got up in the morning, wasting much of my time. And finally I needed to reset it three to five times in the span of an hour or two--I pulled them off-line when it got this bad.
As these were new units, I did not update the firmware. My feeling is these have been out a long time, and the firmware should have been up to date without my fussing with it.
These units might be ok if you don't need to download or upload a lot of data. If you are a power user, they just don't cut it. On the other hand, why should you have to reset it? A good router never fails.
Also, I noticed my download speeds were poor. My hunch is there is a bandwidth limit to the device that is far below that of cable modem speeds.
So the bottom line is this. It is a cheap unit, required reseting frequently, and probably--almost certainly has limited bandwidth. So it is clear, this is one to avoid.
A final hint, if a router had several gigabit LAN ports it will have higher bandwidth.
 Linksys BEFSX41 March 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very easy to setup, works very well. I dont like how limited the QOS is. Specifically they should have given me the ability to infinitely adjust the throughput per IP address - instead they force me to select from their predetermined throughput rates. The device is not remotely accessible over a satellite link. Our application is very specific as we are using it at the remote end of a satellite link. For the price though, cant beat it. THX.
 Very Good February 23, 2008
This router was easy to set up, with a bunch of advanced features. I have bought and installed a few more for friends.
Works as expected February 13, 2008
This unit was purchased following a very unfavorable experience with a comparable Netgear product, RP614V, which totally failed to operate. This unit was programmed and operable in the system within less than 30 min. Continues to operate as expected.
BEFSX41 works, but it is seriously flawed October 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have BEFSX41 version 2, firmware 1.52.15.
Pros:
1) It is easy to use
2) Not too expensive
3) Switch and VPN works very well.
Cons:
1) BEFSX41 will crash and reboot when under heavy load. For example, if you use BitTorrent with more than 50 connections.
2) BEFSX41 will drop your connection or fragmented the packets. For example, MSN / Skype would connect, but every 5 to 10 mintues it would get disconnected.
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