Router

Overview

This is often on the same device as the Firewall and may be (incorrectly) used interchangeably. - It is the GPS for the network that tells information how to get from point A to point B. typically run on the SonicWall and/or on a "Core" Switch. You may hear the term "Gateway" when discussing this subject. That is the configured "root" IP for the network that lives on the router. Another common mistake is to call all Wireless Access Points routers. This is the case for many consumer (home use) and some business use devices, but not in large scale networks.

tags: #networking #network_hardware