Difference between Router and Switch
Router and Switch are both network connecting devices. Router works at network layer and is responsibe to find the shortest path for a packet whereas Switch connects various devices in a network. Router connects devices across multiple networks.
Following are the important differences between Router and Switch.
| Sr. No. | Key | Router | Switch |
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| 1 | Objective | Router main objective is to connect various networks. | Switch main objective is to connect various devices in a network. |
| 2 | Layer | Router works in Network Layer. | Switch works in Data Link Layer. |
| 3 | Usage | Router is used in LAN and MAN. | Switch is used only in LAN. |
| 4 | Data Format | Router sends data in form of packets. | Switch sends data in form of packets and frames. |
| 5 | Mode of Transmission | Router follows duplex mode of transmission. | Switch also follows duplex mode of transmission. |
| 6 | Collision | Less collision in case of Router. | In full duplex mode, no collision happens in switch too. |
| 7 | NAT Compatability | Compatible with NAT. | Not compatible with NAT. |
| 8 | Type | Routing type is Adaptive and Non-adaptive routing. | Switching type is Circuit, Packet and Message switching. |
Published on 26-Nov-2019 16:33:35
