In a network surveillance installation, the purpose of a router is to
A) Forward the video stream between networks.
B) Forward the video stream to the correct receiver within a network.
C) Separate audio and video traffic to reduce audio latency.
D) Separate the video stream from the camera control signaling.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A router's primary function is to route network traffic between different networks, in this case, between the network that the cameras and NVR are on and the network that the remote viewing clients are on. It does not have any direct involvement in separating audio and video traffic, or camera control signaling.

In a Network Surveillance Installation, the Purpose of a Router