With the growing dependence on the Internet and the introduction of more web based applications that are fast becoming an integral part of everyday computing, the need to secure home and business networks from vulnerability from Internet based attacks become more of a necessity. In this regard, the inception of firewall-enabled routers is becoming more prominent. These types of broadband routers which come equipped with firewall protection and provides high-speed access to the Internet to multiple users via cable of DSL modems is the latest in securing home and business networks. The basic firewall option of these routers includes support for NAT, DHC, and DNS services in real time IP addressing allocation and also filtering of static IP which allows quick management of Internet services.