The 2 Wire HomePortal 1800 Router is a side-standing router that trades the traditional squared-out design for a more stylish one. Intended as a home-based unit, this 2 Wire Internet Router channels traffic using IEEE 802.11b WLAN Standards and WEP security. The 2 Wire Internet Router is a wireless Internet router that offers data transfer rates ranging from 1 Mbps to 11 Mbps. The system is protected by the 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption software and firewall that comes preinstalled with the router. This software also allows the user the ability keep a device outside of the firewall while leaving the rest of the network protected. This is useful for a gaming system that requires unrestricted access to the Internet. This 2 Wire Internet Router supports DHCP, IP, PPPoA, PPPoE, TCP, and PPTP, and comes equipped with remote access when away from home in addition to 10 Base-T and 100Base-TX interfaces. This wireless Internet router offers a host of features for the home-based user who wants gaming accessibility and needs to keep other devices protected. Add to this the convenience of a wired or wireless network as well as all the other features, and the 2 Wire HomePortal 1800 Router becomes a good router option.