Introduction, Features, Network Requirements

Instant Broadband Series

Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router

Congratulations on the purchase of your EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from Linksys! The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connect- ing a network of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and to an Ethernet network backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the only visible network device on the Internet. The Router also serves as your Internet firewall, protecting your network’s PCs from being accessed by external users. All incoming data packets are moni- tored and filtered. Your Router can also be configured to block internal users' access to the Internet with IP Filtering, as well as play Internet games, video- conference, and much more.

Now all of your PCs can enjoy lightning-fast broadband Internet connections and share internal network data. Link it all together and your network will blaze along faster than you ever thought possible.

Features

•Connects to a Broadband Modem and to an Ethernet Network Backbone

•Equipped With a 3 or 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSRU31 & BEFSR41 v2 only)

•Connects All of Your PCs to the Internet with Just One IP Address

•Firewall Protects Your PCs From Outside Intruders on the Internet

•Configurable Through a PC’s Web Browser Using Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0

•Supports IPSec Pass-Through for Virtual Private Networking (VPNs)

•Administer Your Router Remotely Over the Internet

•10/100 Switch Speeds Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections (BEFSRU31 & BEFSR41 v2 only)

•Configurable as a DHCP Server on Your Network

•Compatible with Virtually All Standard Internet Applications

•Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users' Internet Access

•DMZ Hosting Feature Enables Internet Multimedia Applications Such as Video-Conferencing and Internet Gaming

EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers

Package Contents for the 4-Port Router

•One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch

•One Power Adapter

•One Power Cord

•One User Guide and Registration Card

Network Requirements

•One RJ-45 broadband Internet connection, with a cable or DSL modem

•One PC with a 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card or adapter installed

•TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC

•UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors

•Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher

Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator are highly recommended for optimal results.