What are the differences between " bridge "  and "router "  ?
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A bridge is a device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use the same communications protocol. Bridges operate at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI reference model. A bridge will filter, forward or flood an incoming frame based on the MAC address of that frame. \nsee pic of a bridge at :\nhttp://www.computertimes.com/sep04Image179.gif\n\n\nA router is an intelligent connecting device that can send packets to the correct LAN segment to take them to their destination. Routers link LAN segments at the network layer of the OSI Reference Model for computer to computer communications. The networks connected by routers can use similar or different networking protocols. The most popular interior routing protocol is OSPF and the most popular exterior routing protocol is BGP. \nSee pic of a router at :\nhttp://www.netiks.co.yu/images3/5000%20series%20router%20picture.jpg
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A bridge converts one type of cable into another (ie. a phone line into a ethernet cable). Whereas a switch is the same cable.
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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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A bridge in networking is a simple device which allows two networks to send data to one another. In another words. Using an IP address- that computer pertains to a particular network. To talk to a different network you would need a router- or for one particular network you could use a bridge. This is most used by small companies that have several computers that would not fit on one address space... Not commonly used! A router is so low cost now- so It is more reliable and flexible!
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This would depend how you'll be connecting your router up and why.\n\nIf you are simply cascading them, and the second router will just act like a switch/hub, this'll be easy.  Meaning you really don't need its DHCP capability and your main purpose is just to expand your network. This is when you've connected the 2nd router to the 1st via ethernet port.\n\nJust make sure the 2nd router is 0n the same IP segment as the first router - e.g., 1st router is 192.168.1.1, then set the 2nd router as 192.168.1.2, and turn off the second router's DHCP capability. On the new models, you can find this on the Basic Setup page - it may say something like "Local DHCP Server".\n\nIf you're adding the 2nd router as a different part of your network, this is a bit more complicated.  Its just like what halfMt said.  I believe you may need to setup Static routing for your network.\n\nBest to email Linksys about this (good if both routers are Linksys, if not contact both manufacturers of your routers).
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router - this is often a bundle of services for building a local area network.  It will contain a gateway or bridge to an internet service provider, and contain a switch for internet sharing.  It will also contain a DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses to devices on the LAN/\n\nswitch - an Ethernet switch works like a hub, but automatically configures that port for the IP parameters that is needed by that port.   So if you are using a cross-over cable to connect to a computer, the switch will automatically cross-back, so it works.  This is the NO BRAINER HUB.\n\nhub - a network hub connects various devices to a network.  But it is a dumb device, so it is up to the user to plug in the proper patch cable or cross-over cable.\n\ngateway - in general, a gateway is a device that connects a local area network to a wide area network or internet service.\n\nbridge - this is a general term to describe the connection of multiple devices and protocols to direct network communication.\n\nAs you can see, a router does it ALL.  I recommend that you use a high speed switch if you want to expand the number of ports that your router provides.  \n\nOH RATZ....  I started fooling around with this stuff at a whopping 5MHz back in 1983 for the stock exchanges.  I rewrote some TCP/IP protocol stuff before most geeks ever heard of it.   It was all Digital Equipment and Intel that were banging heads in those days. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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A router.\n\nLinksys is good. \n\nWRT54GS\n\nwww.linksys.com
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I honestly think that if you don't know this... you shouldn't try it out either, since the interal workings of a router are delicate and it's a command line interface - help is only friendly to those who already know what they are doing in there..
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Cable is generally but not always faster. Cable users share the medium so overloaded segments can get pretty slow. DSL is dedicated between the user and dslam so other nearby users do not heavily impact the speed.\nAs far as using a router for connecting multiple pc's, it can slow you down but I doubt you will notice it unless both pc's are trying to download bif files at the same time.
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The two most common types of DSL ports (located at your internet service provider' switching facilities) are static and dynamic. Static means your IP address is always the same and  ISP usually charge more for this. Dynamic is the most common and means your IP address may change but this has no effect on your internet connectivity. Linksys needs to know whether you IP is static or dynamic so it can set itself accordingly. If in doubt I'd set it for dynamic because the odds really favor this choice.\n\nIf Linksys wants this same information for your computers network adapters the answer is static.\n\nCheers\n\nJimmy
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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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both are used to connect lans but the diffeerence is that a switch is intelligent than a dumb connector like a bridge. all the best.
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Ok let's start with a review of the answers so far.\n\nImperial: "they're both used to provide internet connectivity."\n\nSorry that's not right. I can use a hub in a network with no Internet connectivity.\n\nMarker: "A router uses software to send the information directly to the intended port."\n\nI understand what your trying to say but it didn't come across right. A router uses internal software (firmware typically) to direct traffic to the correct network.\n\nexquisite Computers& PU's Q&A: "Router are used in wan as the hub is use in lan Thats the main difer in these"\n\nNOT! Dude please get some networking knowledge before making such wrong, blanket statements. I can have a router in my lan but it cannot perform the same task and a hub in my wan certainly doesn't.\n\nThe other answers are pretty good so I won't repeat what they said.\n\nTo answer your question you need a device that will at least do NAT and a hub cannot do this. Typically your probably looking for a home type DSL/Cable router. For businesses I would suggest something higher end and a asking for support from a local technology provider
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Maybe you're looking for "Router".\n\nrouter2\nFunction:noun \n\n : one that routes;  especially   : a device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network (as the Internet)
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First of all, a router is a networking device which allows you to physically connect 2 or more pc's together to share resources as well as provide a gateway to access the internet.  \nThis is done using Network cards, cat 5 Cable, and the router.\n\nA wireless router does the same thing except it uses radio waves from the pc and router to communicate and share resources and provide the gateway to the internet.  \n\nThis is done using a Router (Wireless Access Point or WAP), and wireless network cards.  and pc configuration for the network.  \nThe PC configuration is another issue all together.\n\nLastly please remember that a switch looks on the outside exactly like a router but does not have Internet access.  So stay away from switch.
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A bridge basically connects two (and only two) networks.\nhttp://www.erg.abdn.ac.uk/users/gorry/course/images/bridge-1.gif\n\nA switch can connect two or more networks.  Unlike a hub which broadcasts a packet to all attached networks, a switch filters traffic to the appropriate destination.\nhttp://www.erg.abdn.ac.uk/users/gorry/course/images/switch-uni.gif\n\nThey both operate at the data link layer, working through MAC addresses to determine whether or not to forward traffic.  They should not be confused with routers which are network layer devices, forwarding packets using the IP protocol.
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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.