I have a NetGear  router. It gives an extra firewall to your main computer and laptop, plus any ther computers that can connect to your network. Having a router allows you to connect may computers in your home. It connects to my wireless laptop. It routes programs from one tivo to another. It has worked faithfully for over a year.It also connects to another computers in the house. I do not think you can go wrong with a Net Gear.It comes with easy to follow directions. It also has an install cd that makes it very very easy to set up.