COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

UNICAST ROUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the functions of a router?
A
It connects multiple IP networks.
B
It manages the VLAN database.
C
It controls the flow of data via the use of Layer 2 addresses.
D
It increases the size of the broadcast domain.
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: -Their main job is to forward packets based upon a routing table. When doing so, they also provide traffic segmentation, multiple broadcast domains, and define network layer addressing subnets and networks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Routers are general-purpose devices that interconnect two or more heterogeneous networks. They are usually dedicated to special-purpose computers, with separate input and output network interfaces for each connected network.

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