Router

Meaning

A router is a device that shares your broadband connection with your devices, usually through WiFi and network sockets. Its position, age and settings often decide how well the connection reaches each room, so an old or badly placed router can make a strong line feel slow. Place it in an open, central, raised spot away from thick walls and metal objects. Providers may supply one for a charge or deposit, and some do not allow your own, so ask before installation. See also: Modem, Mesh WiFi, and the guide WiFi Bands and Routers: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and Placement.