You can do tons of stuff with a computer that most hardware NAT-routers cannot do, like having firewall software run on it, provide services (print (I know the SMC routers also have this), file, proxy ...

But you can change that.

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A router is technically a device for directing packets of data ...