WiFi Router help

HI,
We want to have WiFi router set up at home ,so it can be used on the Windows 8 laptop and Windows Lumia smartphone!
Do we need a selected router that would work with these device? If so, what are the specifications?
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Any decent router will be fine. make sure the router supports the same Wi-Fi modes as what you will be connecting with.
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