A wireless router performs the same functions of a wireless access point along with other capabilities such as

firewall protection, network address translation (NAT), and dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server. It also enables multiple devices to connect to the internet wirelessly, creates a local area network (LAN), and provides a Wi-Fi signal for devices to connect to. Additionally, a wireless router may have features like parental controls, quality of service (QoS) settings, and guest network access.