If you go the router you both would still be able to share internet access.

AS for the Dlink routers, I like them a lot because they let traffic out, and let expected traffic in. For example, I haven't had to do anything extra to play FFXI Online, whereas some people have had to open ports and such.

If a game won't run through the router you can open the ports it requires.

Circumvent = bypass, etc.

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