What is the function of a router in a network?

Practice Questions

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What is the function of a router in a network?
  1. To connect devices within the same local area network
  2. To forward data packets between different networks
  3. To provide a wireless connection
  4. To manage IP address assignments

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the 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 computers that can communicate with each other.
  • Step 3: Realize that different networks can be connected to each other, like a home network and the internet.
  • Step 4: Learn that the main job of a router is to send data from one network to another.
  • Step 5: Understand that data is sent in small pieces called packets.
  • Step 6: Know that the router looks at the destination of each packet and decides the best path to send it.
  • Step 7: Remember that without routers, different networks would not be able to communicate with each other.
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