Chances are you have a Broadband Internet connection from your phone or cable company or some other type of connection that is not dial-up if so then you must get a router if you don't have one already.

Routers are necessary on a broadband connection because if you don't have one its like opening your computer up for the whole world to see with out any protection.

• A Router is a Firewall between your computer/network and the rest of the internet.
• Routers keep hackers from gaining direct access to your computer or local area network.
• Routers allow you to share your internet connection with more than 1 Computer.
• Routers can allow you to create a home network. 
• Routers can be wired and wireless (most routers now are wireless even though you can use them wired)
• A router can limit the internet access of all devices in your home (check out this HOWTO on securing your home network)

PIA offers a router with built in Parental Protections by OpenDNS. Click here

OpenDNS Parental Controls divide the Internet's content into more than 50 categories. Simply choose your desired filtering level, from "High" to "Minimal," and check a box. Your filtering preferences take effect in just minutes. Further customize your preferences by adding additional categories or individual Web sites that are problematic or unsafe for your household.

OpenDNS Parental Controls, recommended by industry experts, require no appliance and setting up is a breeze.

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