A Host (the sending host) is trying to send a packet to another host (the destination host). The sending host knows the IP address of destination host. In deciding how to forward the packet toward destination host, the sending host will: take the Destination IP address and perform a Logical AND operation with destination host's Network Mask to determine if the destination host is on the same network as the sending host. always forward all packets to the default gateway and not be concerned with determining if the destination host is on the same network as the sending host. take the Destination IP address and perform a Logical AND operation with its own (sending hosts') Network Mask to determine if the destination host is on the same network as the sending host. Onever forward any packets to the default gateway and not be concerned with determining if the destination host is on the same network as the sending host.

A network protocol is a set of rules that govern how data is exchanged between the devices in a network. Network protocols enable communication between devices that are located in different parts of the world. Consequently, they are critical in today's d…