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The first purpose of a router is packet switching. It decides the best route for a packet to travel via connection speed, static on the line, and things of that nature. The second purpose of a router is connection to a network, without one you will not be able to connect. Related Terms: LANS

WANS

MANS SUBNET MASK

IP ADDRESS

NETWORK ID

BROADCAST ID

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