I
I
Ivanushka2552022-03-15 19:31:18
Computer networks
Ivanushka255, 2022-03-15 19:31:18

Can one device combine the functions of a router and a switch?

Today I know that one device can combine several functions - the functions of a router and an access point.

Can one device combine 2 functions - switching functions (frame transmission method) and routing functions (route selection for frame transmission)?

If so, can any device (PC, smartphone, for example) act as a switch or router?

Answer the question

In order to leave comments, you need to log in

2 answer(s)
D
Drno, 2022-03-15
@Ivanushka255

Yes
Yes

M
mordo445, 2022-03-15
@mordo445

And there is such a necessary machine as a switch with support for L3 functions (L3 Switch), which is a real router with a bunch of ports, but still a switch. And also such a beloved trash 840 tp-link is a switch, a router and a wi-fi access point.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Ask your question

Ask a Question

731 491 924 answers to any question