What is Router ? - How to Choose proper Router?

What is a router?

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
A router is a hardware device that allows the affiliation with each computers in the network. The router is a device that operates in layer three of OSI model (Network Layer). A router uses a routing protocol, which is helpful with finding out the fastest and suitable route to send Data.

 

The router has multiple more and less complex uses. In its most common use, a router allows several computers to take advantage of the same Internet connection in a small home or office. In this sense, the router operates as a receiver of the network connection to take charge of distributing it to all the equipment connected to it. Thus, a network or Internet is connected with another one of local area.

Nowadays, it is easy to obtain a router in a economic way from different brands. There are also those routers that use open source software and therefore allow a greater economic savings. In addition, software have been developed that facilitate the operation between networks even if there is not a dedicated team. Finally, wireless routers have recently been designed, which operate with fixed and mobile networks. Therefore, the router can provide a Wi-Fi connection to the different devices within a home, office or even in a larger space.

Components of the Router:

A router consists of the below major components:

● CPU

● ROM

● RAM

● NVRAM

● Flash Memory

● Interfaces

● Buses

● Power Supply

How to choose a router?

Below are the major point you should taking care whenever you are going to choose any routers.

1. Fast and stable

2. Stronger Wi-Fi signal

3. Simple setting

4. More Functions: remote control, offline downloading, etc.

5. The router needs to match the broadband in the home