COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK DEVICES
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Question
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A Network device has two ports. It splits one network to two networks to decrease the number of collisions or it connects 2 networks to one network.It uses the MAC address to take the decision for forwarding the packets.
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Switch
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Hub
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Bridge
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Router
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions between networks and on the global Internet.
Detailed explanation-2: -A bridge can be used in computer networks to interconnect two LANs together and separate network segments. Recall that a segment is a section of a network separated by bridges, switches, and routers.
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