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Linksys BEFSR41 RouterLinksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (Model BEFSR41)
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Here is the full retail packaging of the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router:
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One thing you might be curious about is how big this bad mofo is. Well, fear not! We pulled out our "Ultimate Size Comparing Tool" - an 11oz. box of Fruit Loops! (A note to Kellogg's - OK I'm sure the "now with Calcium" thing is cool and all but, what happened to my "now with caffeine!" idea? Why won't you guys return my calls?)
We had to 'pop' this thing open to see what makes it tick.(What kind of Geeks would we be if you didn't feel the need to open up things?) Everything inside the unit is solid state. You don't have to worry about any manual switches or moving parts. There are vent holes on the top and bottom of the case but, there is not a fan. It seems like there are a lot of electronics packed into a very tight space for not having a fan. Maybe they wanted to save $1 per unit, or maybe it really doesn't need a fan. (The theme of engineering needs vs. the 'bottom' line is a common one). We would like to point out that after extensive use, (being on constantly for several days and worked like a dawg), our test unit's only became slightly warm. We don't think there are any going to be any heat related issues with this product. Linky's Innards
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anonymous - 2006-04-13 16:56
I have had this router for about 6 years now, and can say I have had no problems with it. It is usually on 24/7/365, unless a storm is coming through and then I unhook everything. when I moved into my new house, a lightening strike killed my cable modem (cable company had not grounded the line yet - kudos to comcast, they replaced the modem at no cost to me), but the router is still going strong. I highly recommend this router.
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