A device that provides access to the Internet for multiple computers. It typically includes a network switch with four or more Ethernet ports for wired connections to desktop and laptop computers. "Wireless" broadband routers include an 802.11g access point.
The device switches Internet traffic between the computers and a cable or DSL modem and non-Internet traffic between machines. It combines a router, network switch and DHCP server (to assign IP addresses to stations). The router also provides network address translation (NAT), which allows multiple users to reach the Internet with one public IP address assigned by the cable or telephone company to the service.
Following are the various configurations in which broadband routers are installed. See NAT, DHCP, wireless LAN, cable modem, DSL, broadband and router.
The device switches Internet traffic between the computers and a cable or DSL modem and non-Internet traffic between machines. It combines a router, network switch and DHCP server (to assign IP addresses to stations). The router also provides network address translation (NAT), which allows multiple users to reach the Internet with one public IP address assigned by the cable or telephone company to the service.
Following are the various configurations in which broadband routers are installed. See NAT, DHCP, wireless LAN, cable modem, DSL, broadband and router.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline
- Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- The best $100 you've spent on killer tech?
- Student discounted software.Student discounted software. Being a student, I've been able to get some fantastic software for some very nice discounts.RE: The best $100 you've spent on killer tech?Roku, along with a Netflix subscription and high speed broadband, convinced me that you can watch near DVD quality video without any...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
- Vbuzzer Messenger 2.5.284 beta (Windows)
- VoIP service software for pc to phone voice calls, mobile voip calls, web calls, and click to call from browser. VoIP service also include US & Canada phone numbers, local phone plans, long distance and international calling plans. In additon to pc to phone service, Vbuzzer also allows the use...
- Software downloads 2009-09-30
- Wireless service boosters: A good idea but we shouldn't have to pay extra
- You would think that the news of an AT&T Femtocell product - basically, a network extender that can help boost a weak cell phone signal in homes and buildings - would be a welcome product, especially for the iPhone users who regularly have to deal with dropped calls. ...
- Blog posts 2009-09-21
- News to know: Microsoft; T-Mobile Cliq; MotoBlur; @facebook; Oracle
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft founds, funds a new open-source foundation Is Microsoft stalling on its GPL Linux drivers? ...
- Blog posts 2009-09-11
- DataCapper 1.2.1 (Windows)
- DataCapper is a broadband datacap monitoring system. It allows users to monitor their internet data usage and supports several different modes of ISP data caps including monthly, daily, overuse charged by the megabyte and peak/off peak mode. The program uses SNMP to gather usage data directly from the modem or...
- Software downloads 2009-08-19
- SIP Forum approves V1.0 of SIPConnect Technical Recommendation
- Unblock your broadband phone calls nowIf your Vonage or other broadband VOIP phone is blocked in yourcountry, you can try the VPN for VOIP adapter service fromhttp://www.vpn4sip.comBy utilizing a special model of VPN router, This service bridges yourVOIP calls through the SSL Based VPN connection, you will be able tomake...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-18
- Rupert Murdoch's grand subscription plan: Much ado over minimal revenue?
- Rupert Murdoch's grand subscription plan: Much ado over minimal revenue?Won't workThe only way News will get their revenue offset is if 'the pipe' is charged; in other words ISPs get charged and pass along the cost to you in the form of an increase surcharge on your broadband account.When a...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-06
- Sprint announces first 3G/4G combo WiFi hotspots
- Novatel's MiFi mobile hotspot, which is available from both Sprint and Verizon, has received great reviews and is selling well, according to Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel R. Hesse. Now Sprint is rolling out similar devices that work not onyl on its 3G EVDO network but also the emerging 4G Mobile...
- Blog posts 2009-08-05
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 (Sprint)
- The Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router shares the same hardware as the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with different branding and slightly different service and pricing.At $100, the device is actually more expensive than it seems when you factor in the required data plan by Sprint....
- Product reviews 2009-07-28
- Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router
- If you're looking for a simple workhorse Wireless-N router, you'll be happy with the WRT160N, especially considering you can get it online for $80 or less. Overall, the WRT160N is much like Linksys' WRT320N router, minus the support for the 5Ghz band and Gigabit Ethernet. Nonetheless, it retains...
- Product reviews 2009-07-21
- A Clear Path to 100Gigabit Ethernet on the Alcatel-Lucent Service Router Portfolio
- In helping service providers profitably meet the massive bandwidth demands driven by explosive growth in video traffic and sophisticated consumer and business IP services, Alcatel-Lucent is the first to deliver 100 Gigabit interfaces that combine speed, services and industry-leading power efficiency. Leveraging the power and flexibility of innovative FP2 silicon,...
- White papers 2009-07-11
- Optimum Ultra: So how fast is it?
- Optimum Online's $99 per month Ultra DOCSIS 3.0 service is one of fastest residential broadband offerings available today. But is it really "Up to" 101Mbps as advertised? As I mentioned in a post last week about broadband service outages, Last Friday, I was...
- Blog posts 2009-07-07
- WebEx augurs ill for Cisco's cloud ambitions
- WebEx augurs ill for Cisco's cloud ambitionsill indeed... innovation will come from elswehere!Hi Phil, We met back in 2004 when you covered Intranets.com and WebEx...I tend to agree with all your points about the pace of innovation at WebEx and Cisco - I was at that launch party in 2006!Web...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
- The Harsh Reality of Suburban Broadband, Part Deux
- The Harsh Reality of Suburban Broadband, Part DeuxReminds me of Comcast.Back when I was a customer of theirs, I had some troubles. I eventually got to a tech support person that actually understood what I was talking about when I told them the IP address of the equipment on the...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-26
- The Harsh Reality of Suburban Broadband, Part Deux
- Goddamit! Why have I been offline for so long? As I explained in a previous article last summer about my broadband situation, my employer, like many large technology services companies, has elected to classify my work situation as "Home-Based", in that...
- Blog posts 2009-06-26
- Dynex DX-WGRTR Wireless-G Broadband Router - wireless router
- Dynex DX-WGRTR Wireless-G Broadband Router - wireless routerDont waste your money on this routerI bought this router for the price, and I regret it a lot. This router is really weird as it will "behave" and not disconnect for hours on hand, but then at other times it will constantly...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-24
- Five big issues with ARM and Android netbooks
- The tech industry is always looking for the next big thing: Bing is gaining on Google, the Palm Pre will dethrone the iPhone, and so on. One of the latest "next big things" is the duo of ARM and Android which, if you buy the hype, will wrest the PC...
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
- Priced at $400 without a contract ($170 with a one-year contract or $100 with a two-year contract), the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot isn't affordable, especially when you consider the data plans. There are two of them: either you pay $40 for 250MB a month or $60 for...
- Product reviews 2009-06-11
- Epic technological fail: communications meltdown
- Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up with an already sour feeling in your stomach, and just know that the rest of the day is going to be the epitome of crap? Today was that day. Get ready for this one because I'll admit now,...
- Blog posts 2009-06-03
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
-
- How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
- Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
- Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study
