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Revision as of 17:48, 4 March 2008
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.
Visual example
Types
Wired
A wired router is a small device that takes one Ethernet internet connection and splits it into multiple connections. This device would be used if an area has only one internet port and multiple users all want to connect to the internet using an Ethernet cord.