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# Functions of a SOHO Router - A typical SOHO router usually combines these features: - **As a router**, it stands between the ISP network and the local network, routes traffic between - **As a switch**, it manages several network ports that can be connected to wired computers or other netw...

# Functions of a SOHO Router - A typical SOHO router usually combines these features: - **As a router**, it stands between the ISP network and the local network, routes traffic between - **As a switch**, it manages several network ports that can be connected to wired computers or other network devices - **As a DHCP server**, all computers receive their IP address from this server - **As a wireless access point (WAP)**, a wireless computer can connect to the Internet - **As a firewall**, it blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet and can restrict Internet access for local devices behind the firewall - **If the router is used as an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server**, you can connect an external hard drive and FTP firmware on router can be used to share files with network users