Routers. … Routers actually have a very sophisticated OS that allows you to configure their various connection ports. You can set up a router to route data packets from a number of different network protocol stacks, including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk (protocols are discussed in Chapter 5).

What kind of device is a router?

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data sent through the internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data packets.

What operating system is used for a network?

Operating systems now use networks to make peer-to-peer connections and also connections to servers for access to file systems and print servers. The three most widely used operating systems are MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows and UNIX.