Understanding the Role of Routers in Internet Connectivity

Part 1:
Step 1:

Router, what is it? Have you ever heard of it? If you have heard of a router, do you know what its purpose is?

Read the article “What is a Router and How does it Work?” from

What Is a Router and How Does It Work? (lifewire.com)

then watch the video about a router in the article page.

For additional understanding of the router, watch the Khan Academy video “Packet, Routers, and Reliability”.

Packet, routers, and reliability | Internet 101 | Computer Science | Khan Academy – YouTube

Step 2:
According to the sources from Part 1, what is the purpose of a router and why do you need a router?
According to the sources from Part 1, what steps should you take to troubleshoot an Internet connection problem?
Part 2: Apply knowledge and reflect (minimum of 2 paragraphs)

Snap a picture (with your phone or any device) of the home router. This is the device that provides an Internet connection from your house to the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Post your router image in your response Blog by
What are some of the issues you encountered with your router in the past and what did you do to resolve them?