Routers Flashcards
This receives and sends data on computer networks
they guide and direct network data using packets
Router/s
Router > (transfers) > Data packets>(between) > Networks
contain various types of data, including files, communications, and web interactions.
Data packets
provide security features such as firewalls and content filtering to protect against unwanted content and malicious websites.
Routers
What are the 5 Types of Routers
- Core Router
- Edge Router
- Distribution Router
- Wireless Router
- Virtual Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
are generally used by service providers (i.e. AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone) or cloud providers (i.e. Google, Amazon, Microsoft)
They provide maximum bandwidth to connect additional routers or switches.
Core Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
They are also called a gateway router or just “gateway” for short,
is a network’s outermost point of connection with external networks, including the Internet
Edge Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
are optimized for bandwidth and designed to connect to other routers to distribute data to end users.
Edge router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
They don’t usually offer any Wi-Fi or the ability to manage local networks fully
Edge routers
TYPES OF ROUTERS
A ______ ______ or as interior router, receives data from the edge router or via wired connection and sends it on to end users, typically via Wi-Fi
Distribution Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
A ______ ______ or residential gateways, combine the functions of edge routers and distribution routers.
Wireless Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
These are commonplace routers for home networks and Internet access.
Wireless Router
TYPES OF ROUTERS
These are pieces of software that allow some router functions to be virtualized in the cloud and delivered as a
service.
Virtual router
How to CHOOSE SMALL BUSINESS ROUTERS?
- Connectivity
- Bandwidth
- Wireless Capability
- Simplified Setup and Management
- Security
