About Computer Networking: Who Uses Two Routers on a Home Network?

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell Some of you shared your experiences the last few weeks regarding 802.11n wireless networking. The postings don't appear immediately but most of you should find your feedback live by now. Who's up for responding to our newest piece? Anyone who's thought about getting a second router for their home network should be.   In the Spotlight Do You Use Two Routers on Your Home Network? Using two routers on a home network can be a good idea for a few reasons including increased security and performance... . What's your story? You just might be the first to post your reader response to our newest piece.              More Topics Winning the DARPA Network Challenge M.I.T. wins! About.com is Seeking a Contributing Writer for Home Automation Apply here Do You Really Need Wireless-N? Last chance for your feedback What Is Multi-Homing One router doing double duty Boosting Wi-Fi Network Range One option to another router How to Best Position Your Wi-Fi Router Specially important if you only have one Wireless/Networking Message Board See the latest discussions Networking With a Router A network router is a small electronic device that allows you build a home network simply. The home router serves as the core or "centerpiece" of the network to which computers, printers and other devices can be connected.   What Is TCP/IP? Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) are two distinct network protocols, technically speaking. TCP and IP are so commonly used together, however, that TCP/IP has become standard terminology to refer to either or both of the protocols.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Routers Ethernet Networking TCP IP Networking Networking Basics Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Cell Phones Internet / Network Security Internet for Beginners Mobile Office Technology Focus on Windows   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter as networking.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=compnetworking&e=networking.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.