The bigger the router memory, the better?
Whether it is a PC or a mobile phone, the larger the memory, the smoother the device, so the bigger the better. The same is true in routers. Naturally, the larger the memory, the better.
What is the use of router memory?
For routers, the larger the memory, the larger the data cache space, and it is less likely to be blocked when the data volume is large.
Because most router devices are not turned off or restarted for a long time, after a few weeks, last month, or even a year or two, more and more memory space will be occupied, which is prone to congestion and leads to slow and unstable network connection. Generally, it can be solved by restarting the router to release memory.
If the memory of the router is large enough, it means that it will be more difficult and take longer before this data jam occurs.
In addition, with the advent of the smart home era, the networking demand of household appliances is increasing. Large memory routers can provide stable connections for more devices, and the whole family can freely share the Internet, while ensuring the smooth operation of more plug-ins.
If the memory of the router is relatively small and there are many connected devices, there may be insufficient memory, leading to network congestion, slow connection and other problems.
Therefore, router memory is also an important parameter, which determines the router's multi-device connection ability, data cache processing and other things. At present, the memory of most ordinary routers can reach 64GB, and the better routers can reach 128GB, 256GB or even higher. For consumers, if there are fewer devices connected at home, such as less than 10, an ordinary router is enough. If it is a multi-device user or under big light and big data, it is recommended to choose a router with more memory as much as possible, which will be more stable.
Related reading: Key points of router security features
Because the router is the key equipment in the network, in view of various security risks in the network, the router must have the following security features:
(1) Reliability and line safety reliability require fault recovery and load capacity. For routers, reliability is mainly reflected in two situations: interface failure and increased network traffic. Therefore, backup is one of the indispensable means for routers. When the main interface fails, the backup interface automatically works to ensure the normal operation of the network. When the network traffic increases, the backup interface can also undertake the task of load sharing.
(2) Authentication in the authentication router mainly includes authentication when accessing the router, authentication of the opposite router and authentication of routing information.
(3) Access Control For the access control of routers, hierarchical password protection is required. There are IP address-based access control and user-based access control.
(4) When hiding information and peer-to-peer communication, there is no need for real identity communication. With address translation, you can hide the internal address and access the external network only through the public address. Except for the connection initiated by the internal network, users outside the network cannot directly access the resources in the network through address translation.
(5) data encryption
In order to avoid information leakage caused by data eavesdropping, it is necessary to encrypt the transmitted information, and only the opposite end communicating with it can decrypt the ciphertext. By encrypting the message sent by the router, the privacy and integrity of the data and the authenticity of the message content can be guaranteed even if it is transmitted on the Internet.
(6) Attack detection and prevention
As the external interface device of the internal network, the router is the first target for an attacker to enter the internal network. If the router does not provide attack detection and defense, it is also a bridge for attackers to enter the internal network. Providing attack detection on the router can prevent some attacks.
(7) Safety management