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An Ethernet switch can not fulfill the role of a router, unless it be a "layer 3 switch" also known as "multilayer switch", which has capabilities of both a switch and a router - and is more expensive than either (mainly because it is optimized for handling lots of traffic, quickly).
For a small network, you don't really need a router. Routers are used to divide larger networks into smaller subnets, for efficiency, security, and administration. Routers are also used to connect different branches of a company to headquarters, or to each other, via WAN technologies - the router's role, in this case, is to connect the Ethernet network of a company's branch, to a WAN technology.
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What type of cable used to connect the Ethernet interface on a switch to the Ethernet interface on a router?
To the switch the router is just another host, so it connects with a straight Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable.
What cable is used to connect a router to a router?
ethernet
The enthernet port is used to connect a computer to?
The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to a connectivity device such as a modem, router, switch,etc. Does so via an ethernet cable.
Which cable is used to connect a router to a switch in packet tracer?
A straight-through ethernet cable.
Why can't you use a straight through cable to connect a computers NIC to a router's Ethernet port?
A straight cable is used to connect a PC to a hub, switch, or router.
What Cable configuration used in PC to router connection?
Use a straight through cable, just as you would with a hub or switch.
Router interface most commonly used to interconnect LANs in a campus network?
Ethernet.
What router ports are commonly used for LAN connections?
the router as ports commonly used for lan cannection is (Ethernet)
Which cable is used to connect a router to internet modem'?
Ethernet
What are the major pieces of networking equipment used to construct an Ethernet network?
ethernet cable, ethernet hub, crossover cable, router
What types of cables are used in paired connection of computers?
There are three types of cables used in paired connection of computers: crossover, straight-through, and rollover. Crossover cables are used to connect two devices directly, without a router or switch in between. Straight-through cables are typically used to connect a computer to a router or switch, while rollover cables are typically used to connect a modem to a router or switch.
What does Ethernet cable used for?
ethernet cables are used to connect many items. Such as:Printer to computer,Ps3 to laptop,ps3 to router
