ROUTER

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A router is a network layer (Layer 3) device that interconnects two local area networks (LANs). Routers operate at the network layer and therefore can interconnect local area networks of the different types. A router can only connect two networks using the same network-layer protocol. Routers form the basis of routing in the Internet.


Other topics in our resources on Communications Systems related to Router include: 
 
  • Internetwork
  • repeater
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  • bridge
  • gateway
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  • network layer (Layer 3)
  • Bridging router (Brouter)

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