Difference Between Booster and Router

The network has made our life so easy that now we can connect to anyone no matter where they live and can share our data like photos, videos, and other important documents in a minute.

Earlier cables were used for transferring data, but now wireless networking is used, which saves both time and cost.

Router and Booster both are related to the wireless fidelity of the network. All these terms are related to wireless networking, which uses infrared rays to transfer the data from one device to another.

The data which is transferred remains encrypted until it reaches the authenticated person.

Booster vs Router

A booster is a device used to enhance a router’s wireless signal strength. It amplifies the signal and extends its coverage. A router is a device that connects multiple devices to the internet by creating a wireless network. It serves as the gateway between the devices and the internet.

Booster creates a bridge between the initial path and the fairway connections. It mainly increases the coverage area of a device and, it can be installed in both wireless and wired devices.

It is also known as an amplifier because it amplifies the radio waves that are used to send the data to faraway places.

A Router creates data packets which means it divides data into small packages for easy transfer and, it is also beneficial because it separates the data and saves the data from any unusual mix-ups.

And the data is sent by following queue form, which means one is sent after another data packet.

Comparison Table

Parameters of Comparison	Booster	Router
Definition	Booster increases the bandwidth of the local area network and is used to gain a smooth internet connection.	The Router runs through a single layer of network connection and acts as a secured link between two different networks.
Functions	Booster eliminates the data packets which slows down the networking speed thus making the network pace more.	This device functions as a network fragmented and works both as hardware and software for a specific device.
Bandwidth	Booster does the proper arrangement of the data sent by the Router or Wi-Fi router which boosts the network strength.	This device does not relate to the bandwidth of the device as it only provides a clear path for connecting two devices.
Uses	Booster is used to change weak connections into strong connections and to distribute network speed wisely.	The Router makes network addresses and it is used for setting up a private virtual network.
Obstacles	Booster sets its particular range and, obstacles like walls, houses do not affect its strength.	The Router needs a clear path for data transfer or the connections between two networks. Any obstacle like walls, houses can affect its range.

What is Booster?

A Booster replaces those signals which are of no use and may affect the quality of the network speed. And after replacing those signals, it boosts the good signals and rebroadcasts them to the desired or the required areas.

There are several categories of the Booster like phone network booster, vehicle booster, short-range signal booster, etc.

There is an installation process for the Booster installation and, it includes three equipment: external antenna, amplifier, indoor antenna.

All three components have their functions as an external antenna detects weak signals and eliminates them, amplifier improves signal quality, and indoor antenna rebroadcasts the improves signals.

The components of the Booster are connected with the coaxial cables because coaxial cables supply electrical signals very fast and without interruptions.

What is Router?

The Router follows a physical layer out of seven layers of open system interconnection models. The layers are divided into several parts like cables, optical fiber cables, wireless networks, etc.

Every Router contains routing rules which specify their path and provide communication regarding information.

The devices that use Routers are made up of two units that are control plane and the forward plane.

As the Router sets up the private virtual connection, therefore, it comes with a firewall and a virtual network handler which maintains the security of the connection and protects the network from unwanted interactions.

Routers are also categorized based on the operation they do like if the Router is operating in a local area network, then it is called an Internal Router, and if the Router is operating the wide-area network, then it is called a Gateway Router.

Main Differences Between Booster and Router

1. Booster expands the radio band of the local area network and is used to acquire a stable network connection. On the other hand, the Router runs through a surface layer of network connection and acts as a connector between two networks running in different planes.
2. The Router needs a defined route for data transfer or the connections between two networks. Whereas, Booster sets its specific radius and, obstacles like walls, houses do not affect its signal strength.
3. The Router makes network addresses. With the help of those addresses, it sends data, and it is used for setting up a private virtual network. While Booster is used to change weak connections into strong connections and to distribute network speed wisely.
4. Router functions as a device that fragments networks and works both as hardware and software for a specific device. Whereas, Booster eliminates the data packets, which slows down the networking speed, thus making the network pace more.
5. Booster does the sophisticated organization of the information sent by the Router or Wi-Fi router, which boosts the network power. While Router does not relate to the radio waves of the device as it only provides a defined road for connecting two devices.

References

1. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6824968/
2. https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/354871.354874?casa_token=HTiN2mLJpZMAAAAA:wAZs-q2GlUxV6O31cdZ6CDAGC4QVntZxMTT2X-_dP_BNcTB0KV_1dJsuTK0fuW-s9pjscYf4axst