Network+Router

=Network Router= lthomas12

Purpose
This device is made for routing and forwarding information. Routers can connect computers within a household, as long as the computers are in range of the router (Allows you to access the internet remotely), or connect two or more computers from a longer range. Routers connect at least two networks (Commonly LAN, WAN, or a LAN and it's ISP network.

LAN- Local Area Network WAN- Wide Area Network (Broader communication) ISP- Internet Service Provider (Companies that offer access to the internet)

Energy
The router syncs with the computer and sends a signal to connect with other computers, allowing users to interact.

Controls
The device must be able to detect the user's ID, measure the distance between the users, and connect them.

Materials
Wires, Antenna, Ethernet Cable (Connected to Computer), Router Box

Science
The main principle in this device is connection with other router/computers.

Design
A plastic box with an antenna. Display for Power, WAN Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet Status, LAN Ethernet, LAN Coax, and Wireless Status. The status of each component is displayed by lights on the router. The lights may be solid, blinking, bright, or dim due to their function. (ex. Power should be solid because it is always on) Coax Cable- Offers electromagnetic sheilding

Evolution
This device has extended its connectivity range drastically.

Competitors
None

Partners
Computer, Game Consoles

Siblings
Cable TV, Wi-Fi (Basically the same)