[Cameron Tackett]

SoHo routers, are found in smaller offices/home environments. They often combine the tasks of routing, Wi-Fi, Switches (Ethernet ports), firewalls, among other things. All of these tasks are handled by these devices, and are critical for any sort of internet access or data sharing by local devices to the internet. Each specific part of a SoHo router is important. The routing, ensures that the data goes or is received where it it supposed to be. Wi-Fi is key to accessing the internet as a whole, Switches are required to connect your devices to the internet through hard wire. Firewalls, ensure that no unauthorized access or at least make it less possible for attackers to gain access to your device/network. All of these functions are key to a safe, secure, compatible, and stable connection.