How Do You Buy A Broadband Router?
Broadband routers facilitate sharing of a single Internet connection among many computers. Usually used in home offices and smaller setups, broadband routers are also referred to as home or residential gateways. They essentially support cable or DSL Internet connections. Their additional functions include determining the best path for a data packet through Network Address Translation (NAT), restricting harmful viruses and other software from reaching the network, and if required replacing hubs and switches–devices required to connect hosts within a network. Besides, some routers have built-in modems. Routers also allow file sharing and gaming on home LANs. There are several models of broadband routers for wired as well as wireless networks. With numerous options to choose from, buying a broadband router can be quite confusing. Here’s how: Step 1 Buy the broadband router from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Most ISPs provide broadband routers along with their Internet access plan
