NETWORK LAYER
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Hub
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Router
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Switch
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Data Link
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Detailed explanation-1: -Similarities: A layer 3 switch is both a switch and a router: it can be regarded as a router with multiple Ethernet ports and with switching function. layer 3 switch enable packets switching by inspecting both their IP addresses and their MAC addresses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although both Layer 3 switches and routers have routing functions, they cannot be equated. The router not only has routing functions, but also provides additional functions of switch ports and hardware firewalls. The purpose of the router is to make the device more applicable and more practical.
Detailed explanation-3: -A router is a commonly utilised Layer 3 device. Operating at Layer 3, a router will inspect the IP and IPX addresses of incoming data packets.