NETWORK LAYER
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Which portion of the network layer address does a router use to forward packets?
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host portion
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gateway address
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broadcast address
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network portion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The default gateway address is used to forward packets originating from the switch to remote networks.
Detailed explanation-2: -The interface with the destination IP address that is specified in the packet headers then retrieves the packets from the local network. If the destination address is not on the local network, the packets are then forwarded to the next adjacent network, or hop.
Detailed explanation-3: -The network layer is responsible for routing the data via the best physical path based on a range of factors including network characteristics, best available path, traffic controls, congestion of data packets, and priority of service, among others.
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