Once connected, users can stream data through their household at download speeds up to 24Mbps—ideal for streaming low-bandwidth content, checking email, and surfing the web. Plus, the modem router boasts the firewall technology (NAT, SPI, DOS, IDS) to protect unwanted hacker attacks. Overall, the SMC SMC7901BRA2 is a relatively low-speed and weak-powered tool; it makes up for this with an extremely affordable price.