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Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR81 Router

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(2.40 out of 5) from 14 reviews

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I trusted it ... but lately it let me down.

(2.00 out of 5) by gaussek on Nov 5, 2009

Pros: Very Easy setup. Interface nice. MAC Cloning.
Cons: Failed with time. Port forwarding is limited. Lack of Save Config to File feature.
The Bottom Line: You may get lucky, or you may not.

Had mine since about 2004 .... now is the end of 2009 .... so that makes it about 5y old ...
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Was so worthless we returned it within a week

(1.00 out of 5) by maxell321 on Nov 22, 2007

Pros: easy to set up
Cons: lost connection daily, needed restarted all the time, way overpriced

We bought this router thinking it must be good because of its name. Well we were very wrong. We had ...
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Warrenty not honored

(1.00 out of 5) by nantucketbob on Aug 11, 2007

Pros: If they work, they work.
Cons: Unreliable. Buyer beware. You are warned. Check out Newegg.com for reviews.

Be aware that Linksys/Cisco is not honoring warranties on their low-end routers. Routers such as the ...
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This Linky is not reliable.

(2.00 out of 5) by avkm96 on Feb 17, 2005

Pros: Easy setup
Cons: Poor reliability

Bought this Linky to run office with three computer and two network printers. First one installed an ...
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It's Good To Have Connections

(5.00 out of 5) by Backpacker on Apr 28, 2004

Pros: Easy Set-up, great reliability, I got mine cheap on Ebay
Cons: Expensive if you buy retail
The Bottom Line: Reliable Brand, Great Product, Worth Every Penny.

I've had this Cable/DSL router for about a year now. In case you are new to the world of broadband i ...
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