Routers operate at layer 3 of the OSI model while switches operate at layer 2. The data transmission form of a router is called a packet while in a switch, it is called a frame. Routers are mainly used in wide area networks while switches are used in local area networks.
What is diffrent between router and switch?
we use straight cable to connect between the router and switch as router and switch are different devices.
There is no difference.
The difference between an N and a G router is all in what the purpose of your router is for. You need to see if you are using it for a personal or business use.
A layer 3 switch has routing capability like a router. However, it also has layer 2 switching capabilities like a switch. To fulfill both functions, layer 3 switches will generally have a greater number of ports than most routers.
The main difference between a plunge router and a fixed router is that a plunge router allows the cutting bit to be moved up and down while a fixed router keeps the cutting bit at a fixed height.
A Bridge Router or brouter is a network device that works as a bridge and as a router
Network+ Guide to Networks answer: Bridge, 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
A switch/router
If a switch is connected to a router then the MAC address of the router is known to the switch through that port. A host takes advantage of this by using the default gateway address (the address of the router) which the switch "knows" by its lookup table. Therefore, the switch can learn the address automatically and no configuration is necessary.
one is better