A router is used to connect 2 networks together. Usually either 2 LANs (Local Area Networks), 2 WANs (Wide Area Networks) or a LAN to the internet.

The information that most people require about routers we will try to cover here, such as what router to get, how to set up a router and security.

For starters if you are wondering what the reason to get a router instead of a broadband modem is then the answer is pretty simple. If you are going to be connecting more than 1 computer (such as a network) to the broadband connection then you will need a router. A broadband modem is used to connect just 1 computer to the broadband connection. Just to add though that a router will work with just 1 computer so you can ste up with a router if you would like or are maybe hoping to add another computer to it at a later date.