Router
A router is is hardware that forwards information from one network to another. A router in a computer's network is often known as "default gateway." Most common now as a piece of equipment that divides an internet connection to multiple computers, routers can either be wired or wireless. Wired routers usually feature an Ethernet-in port from the modem and have multiple wired outputs, while a wireless router takes a signal in from the modem and broadcasts packets of information wirelessly to a number of computers receiving the signal (oftentimes with some wired outputs as well).
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03/19/09 11:00am Imaging Cisco buys Flip handheld video camera maker for $590 million
Networking giant Cisco pushes further into consumers electronics and bets on the rosy future of high-definition video. dig deeper
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12/10/08 8:00am Computing how-to Home networking 101: Troubleshooting and fixing network problems
Ever have a pesky problem connecting to the internet? Check out our guide to troubleshooting a problem with a home network. dig deeper
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09/29/08 1:50pm Computing NETGEAR releases Wireless-N router, modem, and USB adapters
Included in the new line are the WNR2000 router, the DGN2000 modem router, and the WNB2100 and DGNB2100 upgrade kits. dig deeper
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