Is a home router actually a router?

You are correct, it IS a router purely for the fact it routes between two networks WAN/LAN, the part that switches packets/frames on the LAN is as you say just an inbuilt switch.

What is a real router?

A router is a physical or virtual appliance that passes information between two or more packet-switched computer networks. A router inspects a given data packet’s destination Internet Protocol address (IP address), calculates the best way for it to reach its destination and then forwards it accordingly.

Is it safe to have WiFi router in living room?

No, in general, it is not safe to keep a router in your bedroom. You will be exposed to an excessive amount of EMF and RF radiation from the router at close proximity. The dangers of this radiation are increased the closer it is to you.

Can you have your own router in your room?

(1) Yes, you can add another router. You would cascade that off the modem/router provided by the ISP using an Ethernet cable. You cannot add a second modem/router to the broadband cable since that would be like having an additional customer to the ISP and double your costs *IF* they even allowed it..

What information does a router store?

Routers store the information they need to manage the network. That includes the MAC address and IP address of devices on the LAN (Local Area Network — the house side). For the WAN (Wide Area Network — the cloud side), they store the IP address of DNS servers, the WAN IP address.

Where is the best place to put my router?

Where To Place Your Router To Get The Absolute Best WiFi…

1. Place the router in a central location.
2. Avoid surrounding it with metal objects.
3. Concrete or brick walls are the enemy, too.
4. Don’t keep the router near a microwave.
5. Set it up high.

Where should WiFi router be placed?

Key Router Position Takeaways

1. Do not hide or place a Wi-Fi router in a corner.
2. Do locate the router in a high, central place.
3. Keep the router away from the kitchen.
4. Keep the router away from brick, stone, or concrete walls as much as possible.
5. Use your router’s antenna(s) for maximum performance.