OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277
Paper 1
Revise: LAN HardwareA router connects two or more networks and forwards data packets between them. A common example is connecting a home or school LAN to the internet.
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GCSE Computer Science · key term
A device that connects different networks and forwards data packets between them towards their destinations.
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Paper 1
Revise: LAN HardwareA router connects two or more networks and forwards data packets between them. A common example is connecting a home or school LAN to the internet.
Distinguish a switch, which connects devices within a network, from a router, which connects different networks.
A LAN can share local resources without an internet connection. A router is needed when connecting it to another network.
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