What are Routers, Switches, Hubs — Is There a Difference between them ?
Filed Under Hubs, Router, Switches | Posted on July 1, 2009
Each device has its own function in a network environment. Two reasons confusion exists are (1) all three are simple boxes with several plugs that accept cables and (2) at times the functions of each device are rolled into one single device. A hub, also known as a repeater, is a simple device used for [...]
Quick description – How does a Router work?
Filed Under Network, Router | Posted on July 1, 2009
Here is a technical description of how a router works. This would make sense if you have already an understanding of the network protocols. The layers 2 and 3 of the OSI model i.e. Data Link layer, is where the Ethernet protocol, MAC addresses and switches fit in. Layer 3, the Network layer, is where [...]
