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What forwards packets to networks by using a decision-making process on routing table data and discouvery of routes?
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∙ 13y ago
That should be a router.
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Which is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the routing information included in the packet?
A router is a networking device that forwards data on a network.
What is the most importand function of a router?
A router is a device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect, and are the critical device that keeps data flowing between networks and keeps the networks connected to the Internet.
What is a router and what are its purpose?
router networking/roo't*/ A device which forwards packets between networks. The forwarding decision is based on network layer information and routing tables, often constructed by routing protocols.
What is inter-arrival time in computer networks?
It is the time between successive packets.
What are Moving packets from source to destination across multiple networks called?
Router
Variable-length packets and ststistical multiplexing are characteristics of?
... packet-switching networks.
Why cant routers forward packets as fast as bridges can?
It is a fact that bridges forward packets faster when compared to routers. Because router takes time to find the shortest path between source and destination,whereas bridges directly forwards the packets.
What protocol assists in determining whether packets reach their intended destination?
The Answer is ICMP - A core protocol in the TCP/IP suite that notifies the sender that something has gone wrong in the transmission process and that packets were not delivered. Page 177. Networks + Guide to Networks 5th edition.
What converts private IP addresses into normal IP address when it forwards packets from those computers to the Internet?
network address translation device
Which OSI layer addressing is required to route packets between two networks?
layer 3
On a VoIP network that uses the DiffServ QoS technique what makes certain that a router forwards packets within a given time period?
Expedited Forwarding
What ospf packet type is used to elect the designated router and backup designated router on multiaccess networks?
hello packets
