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The internet LAYER of OSI model exists for "routing" and providing a single network interface to the upper layers.

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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 osi layer handles ip address?

The OSI layer that handles IP addresses is the Network layer, which is the third layer of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for routing packets across different networks and managing logical addressing, such as IP addresses, to ensure that data can be sent and received between devices on different networks. Additionally, it facilitates the selection of optimal paths for data transmission.


Which layer routes packet to destination?

The layer responsible for routing packets to their destination is the Network layer, which is the third layer in the OSI model. It manages the delivery of packets across multiple networks by determining the best path for data to travel from the source to the destination. Protocols such as Internet Protocol (IP) operate at this layer, facilitating logical addressing and routing decisions.


What three network devices operate at the Data-link layer of the OSI?

The network layer or layer 3 is where you would expect to find routers or possibly layer 3 switches. The network layer is the point where different networks can converge. Routing tables held on layer 3 devices are the path out of the network. If you look at your ipconfig information with the /all switch you will see an address given for default gateway. This will point to the router that is aware of all other networks or sub networks you have access to. In the home this is usually the inside or private address of your DSL or cable modem. I understand some bridges operate at layer 3 as well. At layer 3 Ethernet frames are formed into packets in preparation for routing between networks or sub networks. Because the OSI layer is as implied open there are many examples of software and hardware that can operate at the network layer but router would be the best answer most of the time.


What is diff between layer 3 switch and router?

both are the common inter networking devices(functionally) but the layer 3 switch has the functionality of both switch and router, layer 3 switch are most commonly used in frame relay networks, layer 3 switches are also capable of inter vlan routing


What is the function of routing in the network OSI layer3?

The whole point of the network layer, and layer 3 devices, is to move packets between separate networks. Layer 2 devices on the other hand (switches), only move frames using only the data link layer between hosts in that same network. Without layer 3 devices (routers or gateways), there could be no communication between separate interconnected groups of computers.


Which OSI layer addressing is required to route packets between two networks?

layer 3


What provides routing of data from the source to a destination by defining the packet and addressing scheme moving data between the data link and transport layers routing packets of data to remote h?

The Internet Protocol (IP) provides routing of data from the source to a destination by defining the packet structure and addressing scheme. It operates at the network layer, facilitating the movement of data between the data link layer and the transport layer. IP routes packets of data across interconnected networks, ensuring they reach their intended remote destinations. Its primary function is to handle addressing and routing, enabling effective communication across diverse network architectures.


In a three-layer hierarchical network design which distribution layer function delineates broadcast domains?

routing between VLANs


Who is responsible for ip in osi model?

In the OSI model, the Internet Protocol (IP) operates primarily at the Network layer, which is the third layer. This layer is responsible for routing packets of data across different networks and ensuring they reach their destination. The Network layer handles logical addressing, which is where IP addresses come into play, facilitating communication between devices on different networks. Additionally, protocols such as ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) also function at this layer to manage error handling and diagnostics.


What device is used to send data between two networks?

If the message is going between two different networks then it must be routed (this includes different subnets of the same network as well). Routing is done by a router as the device.


Which OSI layer handles framing and routing?

Framing is done at the Data Link layer (Layer 2). Routing is done at the Network layer (Layer 3).