what is router,bridges,hubs?

Answer Posted / syed

Router
It is device to communicate between two networks.

Bridge
Bridge is used to communicate two LAN itself.

Hub
It is device to connect more devices in their network. &
it is used in Star Topology.

Is This Answer Correct ?    4 Yes 1 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

Explain the term 'broadcast'.

625


What is an autonomous system?

736


What is STP and what is the difference between PVST and RSTP

2531


What is the difference between static and dynamic ip addressing?

710


What is a switch and why we are using switches?

638






Define routing?

637


Your company has been assigned the IP address of 201.222.5.0 and require having 20 subnets. As the company’s network administrator, find the following: a) the subnet mask (2 marks) b) the number of useable subnets (2 marks) c) the subnetwork address for the 4th subnet (2 marks) d) the first usable IP address for the 4th subnet (2 marks) e) the last usable IP address for the 4th subnet (2 marks) f) the broadcast address for the 4th subnet. (2 marks)

764


Differentiate Logical Topology from Physical Topology

702


Explain how many maximum paths you can give on latest ios in rip?

621


What is the maximum request timer?

655


Explain the difference between arp and rarp?

1150


What purpose does aging serve in a link state protocol?

664


1>What do you mean by Networks and Networking? 2>Difference between Vlan And Sub Interface Vlan? 3>What is Fiber Optic Media Converter? 4>What is Firewall? 5>Difference Between Layer2 and Layer3 Switch? 6>What is the function of Multilayer Switch? 7>Expalin STP? What is the Difference between STP and MST? 8>What is the Function of VTP?Explain the modes of VTP? 9>What kind of Message VTp will Send? 10>What is the Difference between Normal and Manageable Switch? 11>Difference between Local Vlan and End to End Vlan? 12>Difference between Distance Vector and Link State Routing protocol? 13>What do you mean by Backbone Fast Port? 14>what is Root Guard and BPDU Guard?

1960


Which protocol comes under hybrid dynamic type?

617


What does synchronization mean?

759