Jaringan Komputer 1 - Router

Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding

Router as a Computer
 –Describe the basic purpose of a router

• Computers that specialize in sending packets over the data network. They  are responsible for interconnecting networks by selecting the best path for a packet to travel and forwarding packets to their destination

–Routers are the network center

• Routers generally have 2 connections: 

• WAN connection (Connection to ISP) 
• LAN connection

Data is sent in form of packets between 2 end devices
Routers are used to direct packet to its destination








Routers examine a packet’s destination IP address and determine the best path by enlisting the aid of a routing table



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