Router

A router is a device that allows communication between computers and the Internet. A router is used when it is neccessary to share a connection, as a router is able to divide up and allocate the data passing over the connection. Used in place of a modem.

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Broadband, Computer, Dial-Up, ISDN, Modem, System, Wireless

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