路由器和代理服务器都正在连接网络中的设备。
1.路由器:
路由器是一种联网设备,旨在在计算机网络之间接收,分析和转发数据包。路由器用于连接LAN(局域网)和WAN(广域网)。
2.兄弟:
代理服务器是一种既充当网桥又充当路由器的网络设备。它可以在网络之间转发数据(充当网桥),但也可以将数据路由到网络中的各个系统(充当路由器)。
Router和Brouter之间的区别:
S.No |
Router |
Brouter |
---|---|---|
1 |
A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer network. | Brouter is a networking device which is used both as a bridge and as a router,It is combination of network bridge and a router. |
2 |
It operates at Network layer. | It operates either at Data link layer or a Network layer. |
3 |
Router stores routing table. | Brouter stores routing table when it is configured as a router and stores MAC address when configured as a bridge. |
4 |
It takes forwarding decisions based on IP address. | Forwarding decision are taken based on IP address when it is configured as a router, or It takes forwarding decisions based on MAC address when configured as a bridge. |
5 |
Router transmits data in the form of packets. | Brouter transmits data in the form of packets when it is configured as a router and It transmits data in the form of frames when configured as a bridge. |
6 |
Router works on more than one broadcast domain. | Brouter works on more than one broadcast domain when it is configured as a router and It works on single broadcast domain when configured as a bridge. |
7 |
Router is full duplex. | Brouter is full duplex when it is configured as a router and it is half duplex when configured as a bridge. |