Location and function: A router is a networking device that forwards data pockets between computer networks. Its main function is to connect multiple networks. It is located near a phone line.
Description: A router is connected to two or more data lines from different networks (as opposed to a network switch, which connects data lines from one single network). When a data packet comes in on one of the lines, the router reads the address information in the packet to determine its ultimate destination. Then, using information in its routing table or routing policy, it directs the packet to the next network on its journey. Routers perform the "traffic directing" functions on the internet.
Limitations of the device: The wireless connection is slower that wired connection because WI-FI transmits through the air and can be blocked interfered with by other waves from the surrounding.
Sustainability: All routers sustainability will obviously vary however if a router is over five years it should probably be replaced. In saying that routers are very reliable.
Description: A router is connected to two or more data lines from different networks (as opposed to a network switch, which connects data lines from one single network). When a data packet comes in on one of the lines, the router reads the address information in the packet to determine its ultimate destination. Then, using information in its routing table or routing policy, it directs the packet to the next network on its journey. Routers perform the "traffic directing" functions on the internet.
Limitations of the device: The wireless connection is slower that wired connection because WI-FI transmits through the air and can be blocked interfered with by other waves from the surrounding.
Sustainability: All routers sustainability will obviously vary however if a router is over five years it should probably be replaced. In saying that routers are very reliable.