Ethernet access device

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Ethernet Access Devices and Routers
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• Ethernet access devices and routers are the two
  fundamental types of devices used to connect LANs
  and WANs, and they both have similar functions.

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• An Ethernet access device is a device that allows
  a user to plug into an Ethernet network. This can
  be done through a network port on a computer, or
  through a separate device such as a hub, switch,
  or router.

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• Although all of these devices can function as
  Ethernet access devices, the most common use for
  access devices today is with switches.

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• A router is more complex than an Ethernet access
  device. A router allows for communication between
  two different networks, such as a LAN and a WAN.

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• It also provides information about the location
  of their destination on their connection. Routers
  use routing tables to make decisions about the
  best ways to route packets between different
  networks.

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• Routers store information in routing tables
  either statically (meaning they are configured
  manually) or dynamically (meaning they learn
  routes automatically).

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• RADs Ethernet Access devices and routers allow
  service providers to increase their revenues and
  lower their TCO when deploying SLA-based Carrier
  Ethernet services with a rich portfolio of
  service demarcation devices and aggregation
  platforms.

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• MEF CE 2.0-certified, these devices are powered
  by a comprehensive service assured access
  toolset, featuring such capabilities as

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• Zero-touch deployment and service turn-up
• Traffic management
• Timing over packet synchronization
• TDM over Packet
• Performance monitoring, fault management, and
  resiliency
• Consistent service over fiber, TDM, or DSL