It makes sharing your cable/DSL connection with other PCs a snap, enhancing your ability to download large files, video conference, distribute and play high-quality digital movies, photos and MP3s. The router also features double firewall protection that helps shield the network from malicious intrusions with two security methods-Network Address Translation (NAT) and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI). All this in NETGEAR's compact signature design, plus a convenient stand for vertical positioning.