CHAPTER 10. Routers
SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE
The Difference Between Routable Protocols and Routing Protocols 150
When Do You Need to Use a Router? 151
Router Ports and Connections 157
Routers are perhaps one of the most misunderstood devices found in a network. After you create a LAN using simple devices such as switches—which require little or no configuration—managing a router can be very intimidating. Some of the reasons for this include
Most people do not understand the difference between a connectivity device, such as a switch, and a router. This is compounded ...
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