Networking Concept

Introduction:

An internetwork consists of two of more networks connected to each other. These networks are joined using cables and devices. Several factors determine the type of network. In each type of network, the devices are connected in a specific way. For communication between the networks different models, such as OSI, exist defining the manner in which the communication between network occurs.

Router Fundamentals

Router

A Router is a network device that enables you the direct data traffic to an appropriate destination. Routers maintain routing tables that contain IP addresses of computers over the network. A router has different components that enable its proper functioning. The internetwork Operating System (IOS) acts as an operating system for the network de;vices. The IOS has many features that enable the user to interact with the devices.