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Wi-Fi routers have become an indispensable item for connecting to the Internet. However, despite being indebted to me on a daily basis, I don't think I know the details unexpectedly. Let's introduce the functions and selection methods of Wi-Fi routers, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. This article explains the difference between "stationary type" and "mobile type".
Replace the global IP address given by the provider with the private address used inside the router (LAN) so that data (packets) from the external network (WAN) can be correctly exchanged with the device on the LAN side. Is the role of the router. It is thanks to the router that multiple devices can connect to the network at the same time and the data of other devices does not arrive without permission.
Among routers, those equipped with a wireless LAN function are called "wireless routers (Wi-Fi routers)". It's safe to say that most home routers are now Wi-Fi routers. Various devices such as personal computers, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and AV devices use Wi-Fi routers.
The Wi-Fi router has a "stationary type" that connects to an outlet and connects to a fixed line such as ADSL or optical line with a LAN cable, and a "mobile" that has a built-in battery and connects to a mobile phone network such as 3G, LTE, or WiMAX. There are two types of "routers". Nowadays, many people are using mobile routers to connect at home instead of using fixed lines.