At first glance, both devices look almost identical—two boxes with lights on the front and network ports on the back. However, despite their similar appearance, these devices serve distinct roles within a network L3 switch. A switch connects multiple devices within the same network, allowing them to communicate efficiently. In contrast, a router works at the network layer, directing data packets along the most efficient path between different networks. While switches help create networks, routers are responsible for connecting them. …
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