Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 27 - No. 26)
Which of the following statements best describes the function of a router?
Connects devices within a local network.
Assigns IP addresses to devices.
Connects different networks and forwards data packets.
Translates domain names into IP addresses.
Explication
A router connects different networks, such as a home network to the internet, and forwards data packets between them.