Why do I need a router? Open
- Routers let multiple computers share a common Internet connection from your ISP (that's us - Mornington Communications).
- Routers support NAT, meaning Network Address Translation. This means that the Public IP address is assigned to the router, and not to any of the PC's on the Local ( LAN ) side of the router.
- A computer connected directly to the ISP cable connection is subject to attack. The presence of a router, improves security.
- Some routers support advanced security such as VPN, which allow business customers at home,to safely log in to their business networks remotely.
- Some routers have firewalls providing considerable protection against hacking into your network.
- Some routers monitor network usage, and can send email alarms when abnormal things happen.
- Most wireless routers support WPA. This gives you extremely strong encryption for your wireless data.
- Some routers (including our Command Centre) have Parental Controls. This means filtering that stop children accessing forbidden http// websites as well as enforcing time of day rules.
Posted 6 years agoby mccladmin
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