Linksys BEFSX41 manual Introduction, Environmental 139, Features

Instant Broadband® Series

Appendix F: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol	120
Appendix G: Finding the MAC Address and IP
Address for Your Ethernet Adapter	122
Appendix H: Glossary	126
Appendix I: Specifications	139
Environmental	139
Appendix J: Warranty Information	140
Appendix K: Contact Information	141

EtherFast® Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with

The Linksys EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint

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 protection against intruders from the Internet, the Router features an advanced Stateful Packet Inspection firewall.

Use the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint to cre- ate up to two 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 network (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.

Features

•Supports Universal Plug-and-Play

•Protects PCs from Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land Attacks, 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 Proxy, 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

•Administers Can Block Specific Internal Users’ Internet Access with Filtering

•Supports SNMP ver. 2.0 and SNMP MIB I and II

•Supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for Synchronization with Real- Time Server

•Support for PPPoE Connection

•Dedicated Port for DMZ

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