Can you explain the difference between a router and a gateway?
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Router: A device that determine the optimal path along which network traffic should be forwarded. Routers allow different networks to communicate with each other.  They forward packets from one network to another based on network layer information. A gateway can interpret and translate the different protocols that are used on two distinct networks. Unlike routers that successfully connect networks with protocols that are similar, a gateway perform an application layer conversion of information from one protocol stack to another.\n\nNow in laymen's terms.  A gateway, as linksys is selling now for your home, includes the cable modem and a router all in one unit.  So basically, a gateway as linksys defines it is a router and a cable modem in one unit.
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I have a Gateway & have never had much of a problem at all.  I like the product & support has treated me well.  I would recommend them.
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False - A router does not "split" the bandwidth - every port gets the full amount of whatever you have.
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I would suggest clicking on the learning center tab (near the top middle of the page) at the Linksys reference below and start with network basics.  Linksys has been in the business for a number of years and makes wireless access points, routers and gateways.  If you then have questions post them here.
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Your router needs looking at. Below is a URL for you to check out.\n\nThere is also another to a tech forum where they help with networking issues.
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Well, in capability, the gateway you are comparing is better than the toshiba one; but, I suggest you to check about the Gateway's service and warranty. If you have the same service and warranty, don't worry about that Toshiba is a more reliable brand, what you need is a good tablet PC, capable to help you doing your work, and if Gateway is offering a good time and conditions for warranty (parts and service), I think Gateway is the best deal in this case; otherwise, if Gateway is not offering a good warranty, that includes parts and service, I suggest you to buy the Toshiba one, because you know that brand, and everybody do so, even if you are paying more. The warranty is one of the more important facts that you have to keep in mind when buying a PC.\n\nHope this helps. Best Regards.
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You are comparing two different systems.  Wireless routers are designed to set up network connectivity between computers.  DSL and Cable modems are used to provide high speed internet access.\n\nDepending on your hardware, you should be able to set up a wireless network to allow your computers to talk to one another on the same network.  \n\nIf you wanted to provide internet access, you could use DSL or Cable for high speed access.  You could also use Internet Connection Sharing on Windows to allow multiple computers to use a Dial Up connection.  It will be slow, but it is functional.
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You only need routers or switches if you are connecting more than one computer to the internet. With the router connected to the Internet you can connect several computers to the router and share the Internet connection.\n\nRouters and switches are used to route data round a network. If you only have one computer you do not need a router or a switch.
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GOTO GATEWAY'S WEBSITE \n\nDONT BE SO LAZY
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What make and model is the router?
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check your IP  configuration it sounds like you need to make some adjustments.  The computers were never configured on a private network were they? How about the router have you configured that? See if the PC is getting assinged and IP address by the router. Go to start menu, select run, type cmd, then press ok, then in the dos window that opens type ipconfig and press enter.  Does it come back with your IP address, etc.? What does the default gateway say?
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Routers are Layer 3 (Network Layer)\nHubs and Switches are Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)\n\nCheers :)
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It's hard to determine from the description exactly what your problem is.\n\nIs your gateway a local router or a router at your ISP? If the gateway is a local router, it could be a multitude of things, but most likely is that either your internet service is down, or that the WAN interface is misconfigured or not configured at all. Another, albeit unlikely possibility is that the WAN interface is malfunctioning, which could be a hardware failure. If you have access to the router configuration, check to see that all lines are configured and connected properly. If you are on DSL, make sure that the WAN act light on your router is on, and if applicable, line speed is negotiated in the router.\n\nIf your gateway is a router at your ISP, the ISP is either experiencing difficulties, or you're having DNS issues. If this is the case, attempt to ping a remote site, such as google (72.14.207.99). This will help you determine whether or not DNS misconfiguration is the issue.
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A router provides another layer of protection to your firewall, but it is not faster.  You won't have to log in any more, as your router logs in.   \n\nGet the router when you need it.   Just like everything else, they don't last forever. \n\nGood luck and Happy computing!
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hey, i live in fairfax. i don't know of any authorized gateway locations (nor do i think any exist). i'd just call over geek squad to fix it. if you dont wanna do that, call gateway to see if you can send your computer to them.
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As long as your ISP is providing DHCP service and your workstations are set up for DHCP, the default router configuration should handle everything for you. If your ISP is not providing DHCP then you will have to manually set up your internet DNS and gateway information on your router. Your router should then handle the DHCP from there.
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A layer 3 switch will switch packets faster than a traditional router because the packet switching is done in hardware as opposed to being done in software.  \n\nThat said, if you have these servers all on the same network/subnet, you don't need either one.  Just a fast layer 2 switch.  \n\nBut if you are going to have to jump between networks/subnetworks where a router would normally be required, a layer 3 switch (a fast one) is the way to go.