Router Configuration Consulting Router Managed Switch

What is Routing and Switching?

The operation of a network consists of connecting computers and peripherals through two pieces of equipment: switches and routers.

These two elements allow devices connected to the network to communicate with each other and with other networks. Although they are very similar, switches and routers perform very different functions on the network:

• Switches are used to connect multiple devices over the same network within a building or office. For example, a switch can connect your computers, printers, and servers, creating a network of shared resources. The switch would act as a controller, allowing different devices to share information and communicate with each other. By sharing information and allocating resources, the switches save money and increase productivity.

• Routers are used to connect multiple networks. For example, you can use a router to connect your networked computers to the Internet, thereby sharing an Internet connection among multiple users. The router will act as a distributor, selecting the best route for the information to travel so that it is received quickly. Routers analyze the data to be sent over a network, pack it differently, and send it to another network or through a different type of network. They connect your business to the outside world, protect information from security threats, and can even decide which computers take priority over the rest.

Depending on the business and its connection blueprints in red, you will be able to choose from routers that include different capabilities. They can include features such as: Firewall: Specialized software that scans incoming data and protects your business network from potential attacks. Virtual Private Network (VPN): A method that allows remote employees to access your network securely. IP telephone network: Combines your company's telephone network and equipment network, using voice and conference technology, to simplify and unify communications.

More information:

https://www.cisco.com What is Routing and Switching?