Well, they are two different pieces of equipment that do two different things....Routers take traffic from multiple layer 3 networks, allowing comunication between them. MUX's and DEMUX's take multiple layer 2 segments and combine them to form one.
now, aside from that, there are vendors that sell "mux's" that route traffic... such as http://www.tiaranetworks.com These are routers in every sense of the word that can also aggregate bandwidth through multiple serial connections. hth, -Patrick >>> 03/14/02 01:00PM >>> what's the simlar and different , when to use mux and when to use router.? Thanks.... :) >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38261&t=38258 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]