I will make use of more exact words to provide a complete definition of the function, which will help to a certain extent when purchasing future items.
Its primary purpose is to create a wireless local network (Wireless Local Network). It is also able to connect to other networks via the gateway, for example, the vast-area Internet.
Wireless routers serve two main roles.
- Access Point This feature allows devices such as computers and mobile phones to be wirelessly connected to establish an intranet at home.
- Data packets may also be routed from LAN to WAN routing functions (Router). This allows data from both external and internal networks to pass through the router. This allows the complete exchange of data between the Internet as well as LAN.
Wireless routers for homes are typically an amalgamation of Access Point and Router.
Wireless access is a standard option. It also provides external and internal routing of network traffic. Certain routers also provide an anonymous proxy for roaming, known as QoS Shunt.