Thursday 16 October 2014

Computer Studies Made Simple : Devices used to connect networks of computer

Devices used to connect networks of computer

Different devices used to connect networks of computer are as follows

Routers

Gateway

Bridges

Router:

This device connects multiple networks that use similar or different protocols.

It manages the best and most appropriate route between any two communication networks.

It consists of both software and hardware.

The hardware can be a network server or a separate computer.

The software includes operating system and routing protocol.

Advantages

Routers are used when several networks are connected together.

They can connect networks between different countries

They can transfer data in less time.









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