Router FAQ

By SearchNetworking.com, Mark Dargin and Brandon Ross
26 Aug 2002 | SearchNetworking.com

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The SearchNetworking.com Ask the Expert team receives dozens of questions every week on routers, and sometimes it may take longer than you'd like to get a reply. Save yourself some time and review this list to see if your question has already been answered!

What exactly is a router?

Differences between L3-Switch and Router

Static and dynamic routing

Difference between how a router and a bridge function

Cross-reference commands for Cisco and Nortel

How is router 'capacity' is conventionally defined

Switch/Router Configuration
Find out how to get those crucial core routers and switches firing on all cylinders.

High-Performance Routers and Switches
General information and news on high-end, high-performance routers and switches.

Router tip section.
View our collection of router tips for selecting, configuring, securing, and maintaining your router.

Router white papers.
This collection of white papers will provide you with detailed and specific information.

Here's a recent Webcast titled, Hardening your router, with author Thomas Akin.
View the Webcast here

Here's some books on routers:

Hardening Cisco Routers

Securing and Controlling Cisco Routers

The Definitive Guide to Firewalls, VPNs, Routers, and Intrusion Detection Systems

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