Everyone who goes on the internet has probably asked or searched, "What is a router?" In today's video, we dive into the world of routers and give you a breakdown of what they do. Read the article: Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to Routers 0:21 Intro to Broadband Expert Melanie Merritt 0:56 What Is a Router? 1:35 What Do Routers Do? 2:27 Basic Components of a Router 3:18 Router vs. Modem 3:59 Types of Routers 5:02 How Do Routers Work? 6:01 What You Pay for in a Router 6:45 Summary of Routers 7:07 Outro Melanie Merritt is a Broadband Expert at , providing helpful guides and reviews for the everyday tech consumer. Related Videos: Watch our video on whether you should rent or buy your modem and router: Watch our review of the TP-Link Archer AXE75: Watch our review of the eero 6+: Subscribe to BroadbandNow on YouTube: Related Guides and Reviews: To find which Wi-Fi routers are the best, check out To decide whether you should rent or buy your modem and router, check out To learn the best locations to place your router, check out Visit us at BroadbandNow to find all your local broadband options: DISCLAIMER: Please note that this video may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue creating internet content.