Routers and TCP/IP

Communication Through Layers
A real-life example of how information is communicated through layers.

Communication over the Internet: The OSI Reference Model
An explanation of how communication over the Internet is layered.

TCP/IP and the OSI Reference Model
An explanation of the TCP/IP stack and how it relates to the OSI Model.

Hubs, Switches and Routers
A brief comparison of these three devices.

Configuring Routers
How a router works and how to configure a router.

More Information About Routers
Links to web sites with more information.



Last update: 11 January 2003.