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| − | * Many consumer routers also act as [[DHCP]] servers, assigning [[IP | + | * Many consumer routers also act as [[DHCP]] servers, assigning [[IP address|IP addresses]] to network devices. |
| − | * Routers are often confused with [[switches | + | * Routers are often confused with [[switch|switches]], 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 === | ||
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 switches, but serve very different functions on a network. See Routers vs. Switches for more information.
