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 ====== Routers ======
-Newer small business routers are quick to install, easy to use and maintain, reducing the need for a dedicated IT team or administrator.
+Routers are network devices that forward data packets from one network to another, e.g. from the larger internet to your local area network. As such, routers provide a critical perimeter to your network and also facilitate segmenting the network into separate virtual networks.
-Functions usually include options for management portals, security support, remote access, business gradeVPN (virtual private network), WAN redundancy, and expansion capacity, while sometimes limiting options for high speed, value or QoS features.  If you did not understand the majority of the terms in that list, you will need to engage a network support company to assist you in the design, installation, upgrade and administration of your network.
+Newer small business routers are quick to install and easy to use and maintain, reducing the need to have a dedicated IT team or administrator. Functions of these routers usually include options for a portal for the router management, security support, remote access to the router, sometimes providing business-grade VPN (virtual private network), while sometimes also having limiting options for high speed, value or Quality of Service considerations that can help you fine tune your overall router performance. Below are a number of viable router contenders for libraries - often-times very small libraries may be able to function with the router that comes as part of the ISP modem package, however a separate router will likely offer more options.
   * SonicWall     : Originally a firewall but also fulfills many technical functions
-  * Cisco ASA     : Originally a router company Cisco provide comprehensive solutions
+  * Cisco ASA     : Originally a router company, Cisco provides comprehensive solutions
   * Sophos  XG   : Originally an anti-virus company, the Sophos appliance is a comprehensive hub for some networks
-  * Fortigate         : Originally Fortinet  sold firewalls but also fulfills many functions
+  * Fortigate         : Originally Fortinet sold firewalls but also fulfills many functions
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