: These use SIM cards to provide internet via mobile networks (4G/5G) and often include specific tools for managing text messages and signal strength.

: Features like Quality of Service (QoS) allow routers to prioritize critical traffic, such as voice or video calls, to prevent lag.

: Certain industrial and cellular routers, like those from Cradlepoint and GL.iNet , can send and receive SMS text messages directly. This is often used for remote management, top-up alerts, or "dying gasp" notifications when power is lost. Types of Routers

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: Standard consumer routers designed for homes and small businesses.

: They often include firewalls and support for VLANs (Virtual LANs) to segment traffic and enhance safety.

: Routers analyze incoming data and forward it to its destination or one step closer to it.

: Optimized for business phone setups, supporting high-speed protocols like 802.11ac and technologies like MU-MIMO for multiple simultaneous connections. Configuration and Maintenance