Router won't stop virus

but does protect your computers from intrusion and hacking. You can use router to connect your desktop and laptop at the same time. There are many router vendors, linksys, netgear, bulkin, d-link, etc. They are good for household, not much difference one another. linksys said to be cisco design but I see not much better than netgear or bulkin. The configuration may be more option but you won't use all of them, the more secure the more slow in general. You can check them out at Compusa for sale, usually this store rotate brand name on sale, upto 70% cheaper than regular price.