Troubleshooting Small Office/Home Office Router
As more people choose to use broadband Internet connectivity methods such as cable and DSL, the use of compact hub/router and switch/router combinations has become commonplace.
Most SOHO routers are, in fact, more than routers. Most are also Ethernet hubs or switches, making it possible to share an Internet connection with other systems on the network. They also typically provide basic firewalling capabilities and, in many cases, DHCP server functionality.