In part two of our first assignment, we were tasked with listening to the Techstuff podcast on "What is a router?" This was my first time listening to this podcast channel. I found the podcast to be informative without overwhelming the audience with overly-technical terms. The hosts were entertaining as well. The following bullet points highlight the discussion.
- Routers allow the transfer of information across different layers of communication from a local level (LAN) to a global level (WAN/Internet).
- Router hardware is offered in wired and wireless.
- Its main function is to direct the data packets from the transmitting computer to the receiving computer.
- RIP: Routing Information Protocol - A method used by routers to determine the most efficient paths for the flow of information across the internet. It transmits packets through various avenues and logs the speed and success of the packets.
- To prevent redundant information from flowing through the internet and overloading the system, routers are able to terminate these packets after successful transmission.
- Most routers have switch capabilities. This allows you to network local computers together without the need for enterprise hardware components.
- Every router has a unique identifier/address to avoid conflicts. It’s called a Media Access Control (MAC address).
- Wireless routers have different ratings for signal strength and speed. (a, b, g, n).
- Firewalls installed on the firmware of the router help reduce security risks to your computer and LAN.
Nice job with the blog posts so far. Well written and informative.
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