What Is a Router?
A router is a device that forwards data packets between networks. The routers are located in places where two or more networks connect. From this point the router will configure the best route between any two computers. When you buy broadband from us, we can supply a range of routers. Using a router rather than a modem allows you to attach more than one computer to your broadband connection.
This is a network device that sends and receives data to and from devices connected to that network. With a router, you can use WTC’s VoIP service and surf the Web using your PC at the same time. A router may be connected to a DSL/Cable modem on one side and to an Analog Telephone Adapter and PC(s) on the other side. Otherwise, if you don’t already have one, you can purchase and install a router to connect your DSL or cable modems to your network. WTC’s VoIP service works with most routers available on the market.
A router is the central connection device of your home network. This device routes or directs the information in your network to the proper destination. The router is the brains of your home network and allows you to share your high-speed Internet service between all the PCs in your home and also protects your home network from Internet attacks.
Related Questions
- When I have a static route and RIP configured on a router, why is it that the static route with an administrative distance of 1 is preferred over RIP routes with an administrative distance of 120?
- When an active router tracks serial 0 and the serial line goes down, how does the standby router know to become active?
- Is it possible to run HSRP and OSPF together on the backbone router?
