Linksys Announces EtherFast Cable/DSL Router for Secure Broadband Internet Sharing

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Linksys, a leading provider of networking hardware, has announced the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router, a device designed to enable home and office users to securely share Internet access and perform networking tasks such as file and printer sharing. The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router features a built-in 10/100 4-Port Switch for maximum networking performance, a hardware firewall for protection against outside intruders, and a range of advanced networking features including NAT, VPN, and DHCP support.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router enables home and office users to securely share Internet access and perform networking tasks such as file and printer sharing.
  • The device features a built-in 10/100 4-Port Switch for maximum networking performance with an additional uplink port for easy network expansion.
  • The router includes a hardware firewall to protect the network from outside intruders and assigns up to 253 private IP addresses for no additional cost.
  • The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router supports NAT, VPN, and DHCP, making it an ideal solution for home and office users who require secure and reliable broadband access.
  • The device is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux.
  • The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is priced at $199 and is available through distribution, retail stores, online stores, and catalogs.

Statistics:

  • The Residential Gateway Market is expected to grow from $200 million in 2000 to $2.4 billion in 2003 (Source: Cahners In-Stat Group).
  • Sharing Internet access is the number one reason to install a home network today, according to Cahners In-Stat Analyst Michael Wolf.
  • Linksys has a 30% market share of the networking hardware market in the retail channel (Source: Linksys).

Sources:

  • Linksys Press Release, "Linksys Announces New EtherFast Cable/DSL Router for Secure Broadband Internet Sharing"
  • Cahners In-Stat Group, "Residential Gateway Market to Reach $2.4 Billion by 2003"
  • Linksys Web Site, www.linksys.com