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.
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.
What is diffrent between router and switch?
a) A router b) A switch c) All of the above
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.
A switch is a network connectivity device and a host is a computer system (client) on a network.
Provided the manufacturers are compatible you can connect your network swithc to your router.
Not necessarily. A router is designed to connect networks and route data between them, while a switch is designed to create a network within a single network. They serve different purposes, so their power is dependent on the network requirements.
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