Find out what kind of cable will be used to link the switch and the router. What piece of hardware is used to connect two networks operating under distinct protocols?

It is important to choose the type of wire that will connect the switch and the router. Which piece of technology is needed to connect two different networks that use different protocols?

Design a network with your own VLSM example and submit the diagram showing the labels and IP for each host, switch and routing device. You can use a drawing software.

What is the procedure for changing the RFI routing?

Consider a typical (dumb layer 2) switch. It receives a packet on one of its ports. How does it know what to do with this packet? Are there any situations where such a switch would be unable to handle a packet? If so, describe them. If not, explain why it is impossible.

The cable between the switch and the router must be selected carefully. How may two networks that use different protocols be linked?

Where does a router fit into the grand scheme of things when it comes to networks? What are at least four key ways in which it differs from a standard switch?