How does a network switch work
What is a router...
3 main functions of a routerHow Does a Router Work?
A Router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. One or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks can be connected using a router. By sending data packets to their intended IP addresses, it manages traffic between different networks and permits several devices to share an Internet connection.
Although there are many kinds of routers, the majority of them transfer data between LANs (local area networks) and WANs (wide area networks).
A LAN is a collection of linked devices confined to a certain region.
What does a router do in a network
Typically, a LAN needs just one router. In comparison, a WAN is a sizable network dispersed across a sizable geographic area. For example, large organizations and businesses with numerous sites across the nation will require individual LANs for each location, which connect to the other LANs to form a WAN.
A WAN frequently requires numerous routers and switches due to its wide distribution.
Working of Router:
Consider a router as an air traffic controller, and consider data packets as planes flying to various