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Yes. A router will de-capsulate an frame to verify it was destined for itself. Frames are layer 2.
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What osi layer does a router reside in?
All layers - but to the greatest extent, the distinctive work done by the router - specifically, routing packets - corresponds to layer 3.
Which devices work in the presentation layer?
firewall, router,layer 3 switches and i approve that answer ! NO! In general the firewall is a layer 4 device, it traffics filter incoming and outgoing ports. It uses the function of TCP and UCP. However a Firewall can also be a layer 3 device as in internal firewall in a router. Also a switch is a layer 2 device unless your talking about a Router switch.
What is the highest layer of the OSI model used by router?
Router works in Network Layer of OSI model
Why do you call router as layer three device?
Routers operate in layer 3 because they must use the logical network address to determine which network to route the packet to. Logical addressing is a feature of layer 3, therefore a router is a layer 3 device.
What header information does a router change?
the Layer 2 source and destination address
What device do you need to connect 2 VLANs?
A layer 3 switch or a router.
What are the three layers that a router must implement to operate?
A router must implement the Physical layer, the Link layer, and the Network layer
What layer does a router lie on?
Assuming you are using the OSI Modem a router sits on Layer 3: Network
Is a router box the same as a Ethernet?
No, they are not the same. A router can connect several Ethernet networks together. Ethernet is the name of a layer 2 protocol.
Is a Ethernet box the same as a router?
No, they are not the same. A router can connect several Ethernet networks together. Ethernet is the name of a layer 2 protocol.
How do you use a router to connect 2 networks together?
We know that a router is a layer 3 device means Network Layer. Router is a only device that can forward only uni cast massage. If u configure the router well and connect the two separate network, i think the network will go finely.
This device serves as a gateway between two subnets It sends and receives packets between networks?
I believe it's a router. I have this question on a test the choices are. router, hub, layer 2 switch or firewall. I answered layer 2 switch. It was wrong.
