COMPUTER NETWORKING

DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS

CONNECTING DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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.
A
Switch
B
Hub
C
Bridge
D
Router
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A router is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks. It serves two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and allowing multiple devices to use the same Internet connection.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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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