Devices used to
connect networks of computers:
Different devices to connect networks of computer are as
follows:
1.Router
2.Gateway
3.Bridges
Router:
A router is a device that connects multiple networks that’s use
similar or different protocols.
It manages the best route between any two communication networks.
It consists of hardware and software.
The hardware canbe a network server or a separate computer.
The software includes operating system and routing protocol.
Routers are used when several networks are connected
together.
They can connect networks of different countries.
They transfer data in less time.
Gateway:
A gateway is a device that connects two or more networks
with different types of protocols.
Two different type of networks require a gateway to
communicate with each other.
It is an intelligent device as it converts data according to
the protocol.
For example,the computers on a LAN require gateway to access
the internet.
Bridges:
A bridge is a device that connects two network segments.
It is used to connect similar types of networks.
When a bridge receives a signal,it determines the segment
where the signal should be sent.
It reads the addresses of sending and receiving computers.
If both the computers are in the same segment,bridge doesnot
pass the signal to the other segment.
It reduces network traffic and increases network
performance.
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