What is the primary function of a router in a network?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of a router in a network?
  1. To connect devices within the same network
  2. To forward data packets between different networks
  3. To provide wireless connectivity
  4. To encrypt data

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of a router in a network?
  • Step 1: Understand that a router is a device used in computer networks.
  • Step 2: Know that networks are groups of connected devices that communicate with each other.
  • Step 3: Learn that data is sent in small pieces called packets.
  • Step 4: Realize that the router's job is to take these packets and send them to the correct destination network.
  • Step 5: Understand that the router decides the best path for the packets to travel, similar to how a GPS directs a car to its destination.
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