What is a business class router?

A business class router is a networking device that directs traffic between different computers and other network hardware.
As opposed to a consumer class router, a business class router is more rugged, secure and scalable, able to accommodate the greater number of users and the higher level of traffic that a business network requires.

Any organization designing and building an enterprise network will need a business class router. But what is a business class router exactly, and what benefits does it offer over other less expensive consumer and small business routers? Here’s a brief primer on “What is a business class router?” that provides some answers.

A router is a networking device that connects various computer networks, reading the network address information in data packets and forwarding that data to specific devices on the networks. A business class router is a more durable, secure and scalable router with features designed for business use.

What is a business class router designed to do?

A business class router is designed to scale easily, accommodating growth both in number of users and in the amount of traffic moving across an enterprise network. Higher end business routers will require separate devices for wireless access points and may use external switches for connecting wired devices to a router. Business routers are designed with high-quality components that can ensure high performance for many years.

What is a business class router vs. a consumer class router?

While a consumer class router may share some features with a business class router, consumer class products are not designed to accommodate the level of traffic a business network must support. Consumer class routers also cannot provide the security, scalability or durability of a business class router.

What is a business class router’s features?

Features of a business class router may include:

The ability to implement virtual private networks (VPNs)
SSL portal and SSL tunnel VPNs
Virtual networks or VLANs
Support for IPv6
A DMZ port
Content filtering capabilities
Load-balancing tools
Failover/backup capabilities that helps to prevent downtime

What is a business class router’s cost?

A business class router costs more than a consumer router, due to its more rugged construction and the greater number of features and capabilities designed for business use.

What is a business class router managed service?

Managed services for a business class router enable IT teams to offload to a third-party provider both routine and critical tasks related to monitoring, maintaining and upgrading routers.

What is a business class router from Spectrum Enterprise?

As a leading provider of fiber solutions for businesses throughout the country, Spectrum Enterprise offers a suite of network services that include a Managed Router service that can help to reduce costs, improve performance and free IT staff to focus on other priorities.