COMPUTER NETWORKING

DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS

CONNECTING DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which BEST describes the function of a switch?
A
Connects printers together in a LAN
B
Connects devices together in a WAN
C
Sends specif data packets to specific computer
D
Shares Internet connection on a LAN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To determine the route and destination of a packet, a router examines the IP addresses of packets. A switch looks at the MAC address of each device to transfer data to the correct destination. Routers use data packets, whereas switches, which are part of the data-link layer, typically work with data frames.

Detailed explanation-2: -Connect multiple hosts: Normally, a switch provides a large number of ports for cable connections, allowing for star topology routing. It is usually used to connect multiple PCs to the network. Forwards a message to a specific host: Like a bridge, a switch uses the same forwarding or filtering logic on each port.

Detailed explanation-3: -A network switch forwards data packets between devices. Switches send packets directly to devices, rather than sending them to networks like a router does.

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