undefined | Better HN

0 pointsnovachen1mo ago0 comments

the naming is part of the confusion. consumer "routers" are really NAT gateway + DHCP server + DNS cache + WiFi AP + maybe a firewall, all in one box. separating them makes each piece clearer.

0 comments

userbinator1mo ago

There's also a layer 2 switch connecting the pieces together.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse

0 comments

userbinator1mo ago

There's also a layer 2 switch connecting the pieces together.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse