What is the purpose of a router in a network?

Practice Questions

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What is the purpose of a router in a network?
  1. To connect devices within the same local area network
  2. To filter traffic based on MAC addresses
  3. To route traffic between different networks
  4. To provide wireless connectivity

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the purpose 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, like computers and phones.
  • Step 3: Realize that different networks can be connected to each other, like your home network and the internet.
  • Step 4: Learn that the router's job is to direct data traffic between these different networks.
  • Step 5: Understand that the router uses IP addresses to know where to send the data.
  • Step 6: Remember that IP addresses are like addresses for devices on the network.
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