destination mac address
forwarding packets to the port that is connected to the destination node
forwarding packets to the port that is connected to the destination node
A switch uses MAC address to forward frames while a router uses IP addresses.
Cisco Express Forwarding accelerates forwarding of packets on a Cisco Layer 3 switch by associating a MAC address with a next hop address in the FIB.
Store-and-forward switching is a method used in networking where a switch receives the entire data packet before forwarding it to the appropriate destination. This approach allows the switch to check for errors and determine the best path for the packet, enhancing reliability and efficiency. However, it can introduce latency since the switch must wait to receive the complete packet before making forwarding decisions. Additionally, this method contrasts with cut-through switching, which begins forwarding the packet as soon as the destination address is read.
In store-and-forward switching, the switch receives an entire data frame before forwarding it to the next hop in the network. This allows the switch to perform error checking on the entire frame before forwarding it, ensuring data integrity. The switch stores the frame temporarily in its memory, checks for errors, and then forwards it based on its destination address.
Router uses IP address of destination node to do the direct packet switching..while bridge & switch uses the MAC address to packet forwarding.
Cef (cisco express forwarding)
STP
The switch stores the first 64 bytes of the frame before forwarding.
a. All switch and bridge ports are in the forwarding state. b. All lkswitch and bridge ports are in the stand by state. c. All switch and bridge parts are assigned as either root or designed. d. All switch and bridge ports are in either the forwarding or blocking state. e. All switch and bridge are either blocking or looping.
Layer 2.