Differenve between the Linksys BEFSR41 and BEFSX41

Olorin20 · Post by **Olorin20** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:06 pm

Can anyone help a brotha out here with the difference between these two very similar models besides the price.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:39 pm

The "X" model is fairly new...has a much more robust firewall, and VPN support.

http://www.linksys.com/products/product ... 3&prid=433

Olorin20 · Post by **Olorin20** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:59 pm

So is it worth the extra 20-30 bones to pick it up over the older model do ya think? I think I like the idea of a more robust firewall.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 1:33 pm

If it's just $20-30, yes get the newer model, or a Netgear.

BDillon21 · Post by **BDillon21** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 2:16 pm

I just read the specs on this model, and I agree. If it's 30 bucks extra go for it. It's firewall appears to be much better than any of the others. Also, if you have little ones in the house, the http filtering would be a great way to keep them away from certain sites.

I also like the fact that it is a VPN endpoint which would allow you to network in over the Internet to your home network and browse files. It encypts data via IPSEC as well.

Looks like a great product for the home and small business user, especially for the price.

Andrzej · Post by **Andrzej** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 6:02 pm

Linksys BEFSX41 agree very good
it is ALSO included to See "Practicallynetworked Recommended" only
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/lis ... Name&rmd=1
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/lis ... pg=1&rmd=1

:2cool: I find on market several "MORE than SIMILAR" to Linksys BEFSX41

ArgusTechnologies >EtherAccess2104VPN Broadband Router
EA2104VPN http://www.arguscorp.com/products/ea2104vpn.htm

Asanté Technologies >FriendlyNET VR2004 Series of routers
VR2004C http://www.asante.com/products/routers/ ... index.html

Asmax.pl >BR804V http://www.asmax.pl/prod.php?nid=52 I have this one

D-Link >DI-804V Broadband VPN Router
DI-804V http://www.dlink.com/products/broadband/di804v/

Linksys >BEFSX41 Instant Broadband™ EtherFast®Cable/DSL Firewall Router
with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
BEFSX41 http://www.linksys.com/products/product ... 3&prid=433

Multi-Tech >SOHO RouteFinder VPN Internet Security Appliance
Models #: RF550VPN http://www.multitech.com/PRODUCTS/SOHO_VPN/

SMC Networks Inc >SMC7004FW - Barricade™ Plus Cable/DSL Broadband Router VPN
SMC7004FW http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?sec=Produc ... 256&site=c

also worth to read about similarity of another routers
in
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/news/amit.htm
Advance Multimedia Internet Technology (AMIT)
in above one can see:
...Be careful! Readers have reported that both D-Link and Asante
have added a software lock-out that prevents you
from loading their firmware back into the routers
once you've loaded firmware from another manufacturer!...