Question 5 - Past Year - 2 Mark Questions - Chapter 10 - Computer Networks

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Explain the purpose of a router.

 

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A router is a network device that can receive the data , analyse it and transmit it to other networks . It is used to connect a Local Area Network to the internet. Using a routing table, it ensures that data packets are travelling through the best suitable paths to their destinations.

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Explain the purpose of a router. Answer: A router is a network device that can receive the data, analyse it and transmit it to other networks. It is used to connect a Local Area Network to the internet. Using a routing table, it ensures that data packets are travelling through the best suitable paths to their destinations.

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