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Well A Server is a large storage device connected in network which delivers & receives user requests. Eg:- A download server contains all files to be downloded,Mail server keeps record of your mail ,etc
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A Router is a device that transmits & receives information from network in a controlled manner.i.e a router has a ability to route information to specific devices connected in the network ,it does so with the help of a routing table which contains all the information about the systems connected to the network. A router sometimes works as a Firewallalso,it controls traffic,rejects unwanted packets.But, its actually not a Firewall device
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Where are firewalls commonly placed in private network?
Between the server / router and the internet router.
Can router be used as a server?
Generally, no, unless the router is part of a server based system. A router is a dedicated device to routing packets between networks or subnets. It has no traditional server function such as print or file serving, etc.
What is the difference between a local and wireless router?
There is no difference.
What is the difference between an N and G router?
The difference between an N and a G router is all in what the purpose of your router is for. You need to see if you are using it for a personal or business use.
What is the difference between router and brouter?
A Bridge Router or brouter is a network device that works as a bridge and as a router
What is the difference between a preferred DNS server and an altenate DNS server?
What is the difference between a preferred DNS server and an altenate DNS server?Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/What_is_the_difference_between_a_preferred_DNS_server_and_an_altenate_DNS_server#ixzz2LRd3ICed
What device sends and receives information about the network layer?
Perhaps you mean a router?
What is the difference between server and domains?
The difference between the server and domains is fairly simple. The server is the system on which the entire functions rest, and the domains are pages within that system. Imagine the server as a neighborhood and domains as houses.
What is the difference between an n and a g router?
one is better
What router device sends client request to first available server in a server farm?
What type of router device sends client requests to the first available server in a server farm
What kind of network uses SC connectors?
Fiber Optic connectors are normally either SC or ST SC is the accepted standard.(Network+ Guide to Networking answer)A fiber-optic connection between a server and router
What is a server's physical case?
what is the difference between a server physical case and a client case
