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The document outlines key differences between static and dynamic routing, explaining that static routing is manually configured and not scalable, while dynamic routing adapts automatically using protocols. It also defines a default route for handling unknown destinations and discusses the roles of switches and routers in network communication, emphasizing their importance in scalability and efficiency. Additionally, it compares packet forwarding methods and addresses how routers and switches manage broadcast and collision domains.

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Networking Assignment

The document outlines key differences between static and dynamic routing, explaining that static routing is manually configured and not scalable, while dynamic routing adapts automatically using protocols. It also defines a default route for handling unknown destinations and discusses the roles of switches and routers in network communication, emphasizing their importance in scalability and efficiency. Additionally, it compares packet forwarding methods and addresses how routers and switches manage broadcast and collision domains.

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Networking Assignment

1. Differentiate between Static Routing and Dynamic Routing


• Static Routing:
- Routes are manually configured by the network administrator.
- Simple and secure but not scalable.
- Does not automatically adjust to network changes.

• Dynamic Routing:
- Routes are learned and updated automatically using routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, RIP,
EIGRP).
- More complex but scalable.
- Automatically adapts to changes in network topology.

2. Define Default Route and Explain Its Use


• Default Route: A route in a router’s table that is used when no specific route to a
destination is found.
• Use: Ensures packets with unknown destinations are forwarded to a next-hop device
(usually an ISP router). It simplifies routing in large or external networks.

3. How Does a Router Forward Packets Between Different Networks?


• The router checks the destination IP address in the packet.
• It searches its routing table for the best match.
• Based on the routing entry, it forwards the packet out of the appropriate interface toward
the next hop until it reaches the destination network.

4. Main Difference Between a Switch and a Router


• Switch: Operates at Layer 2 (Data Link), forwards frames using MAC addresses, and
connects devices within the same network (LAN).
• Router: Operates at Layer 3 (Network), forwards packets using IP addresses, and connects
different networks (LAN to WAN or LAN to LAN).

5. Role of Switches and Routers in a Large Enterprise Network


• Switches: Provide fast local connectivity, create efficient LAN segments, and reduce
collisions.
• Routers: Connect different LANs, manage IP addressing, enforce security policies, and
provide access to external networks like the Internet.
• Together, they ensure scalability, reliability, and efficient communication.

6. Compare Packet Forwarding in a Switch and in a Router


• Switch: Uses a MAC address table to forward frames directly to the destination device
within the same network.
• Router: Uses a routing table and forwards packets to the next hop or destination network
based on IP addresses.

7. How Do Routing Protocols Interact with Switching in Hybrid Devices?


• Hybrid devices (Layer 3 switches) combine both switching and routing.
• Switching provides high-speed local forwarding.
• Routing protocols (like OSPF or EIGRP) enable inter-VLAN routing and communication
between different IP subnets, making the device act as both a switch and a router.

8. Why Is Both Switching and Routing Needed in a Modern Network?


• Switching ensures efficient communication within local networks, reducing congestion.
• Routing enables communication between different networks, external connections, and
Internet access.
• Together, they provide scalability, security, and flexibility for enterprise and service-
provider networks.

9. How Routers and Switches Handle Broadcast and Collision Domains


• Switch:
- Each switch port creates a separate collision domain.
- But all ports in the same VLAN are in the same broadcast domain.

• Router:
- Each interface creates a separate broadcast domain.
- Routers break up broadcast traffic and collision domains, preventing unnecessary traffic
propagation.

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