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      Question

      What are the differences between a Hub, Switch, and

      Router?
      A Hub routes packets between networks; Switch connects devices in a LAN; Router amplifies signals and sends them to different networks using IP addresses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Hub is used in WANs; Switch is used in MANs; Router is used in LANs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Hub broadcasts data to all ports; Switch forwards frames to specific MAC addresses; Router routes packets between different networks using IP addresses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Hub encrypts data; Switch compresses data; Router filters data Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All three perform identical functions but differ in speed and cost Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Hub (physical layer) is a "dumb" device, broadcasts every packet to all ports, creates collision domains, largely obsolete. Switch (data link layer) maintains a MAC address table, forwards frames only to the correct port, reduces collisions, creates separate collision domains per port. Router (network layer) connects different networks (LAN-to-WAN, LAN-to-LAN), uses routing tables and IP addresses, performs NAT, DHCP, and firewall functions. Bank branches use switches for internal connectivity and routers to connect to the WAN/internet.

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