Computer Basics : What Is a Computer Router?
A computer router is used to take the data being transmitted between computers and make sure it gets routed to the right computer using a scheme called addressing. Connect a network of computers using a wired or wireless router with tips from a certified computer technician in this free video on computers. Expert: Jonathan Ayres Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of computer hardware and operating systems. Filmmaker: Todd Green
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@Tayclamation yeah if it has extra ports on your router for the ethernet cable to go in, you wud usually need one for the internet another for maybe if you have a desk top? and one more for the xbox360. unless you have a wireless router, you would need to by a wi-fi network adapter that is an extension for your xbox360, usually ps3s already have that (wireless wifi) in the console =] hope that helps
Can I use a router for Internet on my Ps3 or Xbox360?
does a router work with every computer
i need one for my laptop
i get 500mbps on my laptop
great vid, wireless routers have different speeds from 54 mbps (802.11G standard) up to 300 mbps (802.11N standard)
@jjtdoggorila you need to pray to jesus.
hey I have a ds and i want to go online with it and i cant get a connection what do I do?
hi, is it me or you are describing a switch? a router routes network packets between two or more different sub-nets as far as i know? i think these are switch + router + all the rest ( firewall etc ) and they are commonly called ROUTERS, but i respectfully disagree with your definition of a router. what do you think? thanks!
@theali9612 The difference between a modem and a router is the functionality of the device. Modems, (DSL or dial-up) usually have limited functionality and only connect you directly to the Internet or network. They mostly just convert analog signals to digital and vice-versa. Routers on the other hand, are able to control the flow of traffic by their IP addresses and also “inspect” network data or “packets” to manage the network more efficiently. Most routers have a built in modem.
then wats a modem and whats is the different between a router and a modem
If you wish to go online i.e. access the internet via your PSP then you need to connect to a router that has access to an Internet connection. The point I was making which people seem to have missed is that you can still “communicate” between two computers virtual or otherwise without the need for a router. I never mentioned the internet. Crossover cables will do the trick of if you have 1 or more virtual computers on your phyical PC you can use network bridges and virtual switches.
does all computers(including notebooks) have router?
okay, u sound like a pro. let me asked u someting. i have a psp and i want to go online on my psp. how do i do it? does all computers(including notebooks) have router?
you can have a computer network even without a router
yes it possible. for example say you have a computer with windows 2000 or high (much easier) that has a wireless card. it picks up a connections and you can use internet sharing on that wireless card to share the connection with either another wireless card or a wired connection
umm i have something strange in my router it connection is wired but when i turn on my ps3 the little wireless light flashes and so i try to use osn on my ps3 but it dont work ? help plz
is it possible to convert wifi to ethernet ?
I got same router YAY
Sorry but him saying at the start that you MUST have a router in order to communicate between computers is untrue, virtual switches make this possible. Remember, the computer IS the network.. Sorry for the rant as I know a lot of noobs are commenting here. If anyone would like a better explanation the buzz me..
Thanks Sir! Very educational!
lol” everyboddy have wireless “haha
i need a NIC in my pc to put the ethernet cable in, can i also internet without router/modem and just plugin the cable directly in my pc somehow?
thank you so much
a modem is just an interface to bring the public line to your house
a router is a smart device that routes information in the best possible path
a hub is a device that just takes a signal and sends it to all clients, regardless of if its the destination
a switch is a device that provides point to point connectivity, it’s smarter than a switch