You need to connect two different data link technology: Ethernet network with an older Token Ring Network. Both networks are using the TCP/IP protocol suites. Most traffic will be localized within each network, with only a little traffic crossing between networks. Which connectivity device would be the best choice in this situation?

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Gunnar Frank

Computers & Technology

7 September, 11:21

You need to connect two different data link technology: Ethernet network with an older Token Ring Network. Both networks are using the TCP/IP protocol suites. Most traffic will be localized within each network, with only a little traffic crossing between networks. Which connectivity device would be the best choice in this situation?

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Grant Haney · Answer 1

Router

Explanation:

A router is a layer3 device specifically used in interconnecting devices, one of its main functions is to direct packets of data which are sent through the internet using IP addresses.

There are different types of routers based on their use, Home or office routers are less sophisticated which forwards IP address of a hom not officer computer device and the internet.

Sophisticated routers which are mainly used to forward IP address and packets of data in large business internet systems through optical fibre lines.