Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer. The Linksys BEFW11S4 is your all-in-one networking device This wireless router features support for the 802.11b protocol, which lets you wirelessly access your network and the Internet from up to 800 feet (outside), or 300 feet (inside) away
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Product Description Cisco-Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router
The EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router features a
router, a four-port 10/100 switch, NAT firewall, and an IEEE 802.11b
wireless access point (11 Mbps). This all-in-one device allows wireless
PCs and wired Ethernet PCs to access a single broadband Internet
connection for sharing IP addresses, files, printers, and other network
resources while conserving desktop space. The built-in four-port switch
enables wireless and wired notebook and desktop PCs to share high-speed
Internet access.
Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing
network, this router acts as the only externally recognized Internet
gateway on your LAN and serves as an Internet NAT firewall against
unwanted outside intruders. It can also be configured to filter internal
users' access to the Internet. The 4-port switch dramatically increases
the speed of multimedia and gaming connections.
This device comes with a one-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support.
Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton
Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling (800) 814-0180, 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific time, seven days a week.
Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.