[Ham-Computers] Router Question

[Joe Young]

I am using a D-Link DI-524 wireless router. (802.11g/2.4GHZ). Someone 
else installed
my local network as I know very little about networks. Recently the 
router has had to
be "reset" to continue internet service. My ISP says if this occurs 
often I will need to replace my router. My question: If I purchase a new 
router and plug all the cables into it will it start functioning on its 
own or do I have to know how to "program" (for lack of a better word) it 
to make it function properly? Thank for any help and 73 de Joe/W6RLL.

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