014.01.54.2.Describe the specialized router hardware that manufacturers developed in response to the demand for shared broadband connections. What are the key components of this hardware, and how do they contribute to the efficient management of a simple network?
Manufacturers developed specialized router hardware consisting of an efficient processor, flash memory, and several network ports with enough power to manage a typical simple network, run important software such as a DHCP server and use NAT.
In response to the demand for shared broadband connections, manufacturers developed specialized router hardware with essential components: an efficient processor, flash memory, and multiple network ports. This hardware provides sufficient power to manage a typical simple network, run critical software like a DHCP server, and implement NAT for efficient network management.