Chapter 1, Problem 12RQ

Explanation of Solution

Fundamental distinction between a router and a layer 2 switch:

Router	Layer 2 switch
The router process in the internet protocol is done by a network layer, link layer, and physical layer. In latest routers, transport layer is also included.	The layer switch process is done using data link layer and physical layer.
A router transmits the data packet using an IP layer address.	A link layer transmits the data frames using an MAC layer address...