The difference between a router and a switch has to do with the layers of the OSI model that they reside in. A switch is a layer 2 device, which means it relies on the MAC (physical) address for switching packets. A router is a layer 3 device, using the network (logical) address.
A router also can forward packets to another network; a switch does not do that. In addition, a switch forwards all broadcast packets whereas a router does not forward broadcast packets.
router is wan device but another side switch is LAN device . Routers are used for filtering the traffic. Switch works on data link layer and router works on network layer . Switch use to connect two or more computer and router use to connect two or more networks.
While they look similar, a network router and network switch each perform a distinct function. Switches can create a network, while routers connect to networks. Routers are used to connect computer systems to the internet, allowing users the possibility to share a connection. Networks use switches to connect computers, servers, and printers to one another. Switches are a type of controller, allowing networked devices to talk to one another effectively. Both are commonly used in homes and businesses.
A switch/router
there can be many devices connected between a router and a switch the most popular items are firewall , ips , ids there are other devices such as network management tools
Yes, switch as well as hub and router are network devices.
a) A router b) A switch c) All of the above
What is diffrent between router and switch?
Network+ Guide to Networks answer: Bridge, Switch, Router
A switch cannot function as a router. But you can plug a switch in to one of the ports on the router if you need additional ports.
Provided the manufacturers are compatible you can connect your network swithc to your router.
A switch is a network connectivity device and a host is a computer system (client) on a network.
Any information that is within the line of path of the router or switch is the network information that you can glean from issuing commands on a router or switch.
no, A LAN is a network between a small amount of computers through a router , hub or switch
we use straight cable to connect between the router and switch as router and switch are different devices.