What is a router?

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What is a router?

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Aug 8, 2011

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Routers are common in offices and homes across the planet, but what do they actually do? What is network address translation? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down the science behind routers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Aug 8, 2011

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