Question

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What is a router ?
Write its uses.

Answer 1

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A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. ... Then, using information in its routing table or routing policy, it directs the packet to the next network on its journey.A router is a switching device for networks, which is able to route network packets, based on their addresses, to other networks or devices. Among other things, they are used for Internet access, for coupling networks or for connecting branch offices to a central office via VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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Answer 2

Answer:

A router is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks. It serves two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and allowing multiple devices to use the same Internet connection.

Uses:

➨It can choose best path across the internetwork using dynamic routing algorithms.

➨It can reduce network traffic by creating collision domains and also by creating broadcast domains.

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