What is a router?

A router is a common piece of networking equipment that transmits information between two networks. The term is commonly used to describe home networking equipment that connects computers on a local area network (LAN) and other devices to the Internet using a single Internet connection.

Routers used in home networking usually include an Ethernet hub for wired networking, and may also include equipment for wireless networking. Wired routers are often known as cable or DSL routers, and wireless routers are commonly known as wireless access points.

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