Difference between revisions of "Router"
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| − | A '''router''' is a computer networking device | + | A '''router''' is a computer networking device which forwards data packets at the junction of two or more networks. |
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| + | ==Example== | ||
| + | For example, say a household has a series of computers connected to each other on a [[LAN]], and a single connection to the Internet through an ISP. A router can be used to connect the house's LAN with the Internet, giving each device Internet access. | ||
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| + | ==Relation to other networking technologies== | ||
| + | * Many consumer routers also act as [[DHCP]] servers, assigning [[IP Address|IP addresses]] to network devices. | ||
| + | * Routers are often confused with [[switches|switch]], but serve very different functions on a network. See [[Network Routers Versus Switches| Routers vs. Switches]] for more information. | ||
=== Router Visual Example === | === Router Visual Example === | ||
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==Types of Routers== | ==Types of Routers== | ||
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===Wireless=== | ===Wireless=== | ||
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Revision as of 16:23, 7 December 2006
A router is a computer networking device which forwards data packets at the junction of two or more networks.
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Example
For example, say a household has a series of computers connected to each other on a LAN, and a single connection to the Internet through an ISP. A router can be used to connect the house's LAN with the Internet, giving each device Internet access.
Relation to other networking technologies
- Many consumer routers also act as DHCP servers, assigning IP addresses to network devices.
- Routers are often confused with switch, but serve very different functions on a network. See Routers vs. Switches for more information.
Router Visual Example
Types of Routers
Wired
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Wireless
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