A router can preform several functions, the most common of which is allowing several systems to share a single connection and IP address
allowing several systems to share a single internet connection and IP address.
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Yes. It is a very common function.
The function of a bandwidth router is to moniter all the connections that are to do with the router and helps you work out how much bandwidth each connection is using.
A switch cannot function as a router. But you can plug a switch in to one of the ports on the router if you need additional ports.
A router is a wireless modem.
To connect to a terminal for initial configuration
the routers function is to make internet wireless for laptops and other wireless devices
A dual band router is the best type of router for this function. It had increased power and functionality, when compared to a older single band router. It should suit your needs.
The NVRAM is the primary place a router or switch stores the configuration file which tells the device how to operate.
Perhaps you are referring to IMP, but these would be more like a modern DSL or cable modem than a router in function.
Wifi router does not require internet to function properly, but if you want to have wireless internet you need an internet provider.
You can hook up a wireless router to your already existing modem and non-wireless router. However, you need to set up the wireless router by changing it's LAN IP address and by disabling it's router function so it will function as a wireless access point to avoid conflict with your existing non-wireless router. Click http://www.supportrix.com/SUPPORTRIX/Main.php?do=LearnMore for more info.
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