What are the advantages and disadvantages of router

Answer Posted / mr.shahin07

Advantage of Router -

a) Router limits the collision domain.
b) Router can function on LAN & WAN>
c) Router can connects different media & architectures.
d) Router can dtermine best path/route for data to reach
the destination.
e) Router can filter the broadcasts.

Diadvantage of Router -

a) Router is more expensive than Hub, Bridge & Switch.
b) Router only waork with routable protocol.
c) Routing updates consume bandwidth.
d) Increase latency due to greater degree of packet
filtering.

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