Networking Packet Forwarding

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What does a router use to determine the best path for forwarding a packet?

  • Packet Analysis Protocol
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • IP routing table (correct)
  • Network Address Translation

Which routers are mentioned as using their IP routing tables to forward packets?

  • R1 and R2 (correct)
  • R2 and R4
  • R1 and R3
  • R3 and R4

In the context of packet forwarding, what is the primary function of an IP routing table?

  • To assign IP addresses dynamically
  • To determine the best route for packets (correct)
  • To manage network traffic
  • To store user data

What happens first when a router receives a packet?

<p>It consults its IP routing table. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the process of packet forwarding by routers R1 and R2?

<p>They use their IP routing tables to identify and forward the best path. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Routers determine the best path for packet forwarding by using their MAC address tables.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

R1 and R2 will utilize their respective IP routing tables before sending the packet.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of packet forwarding does not involve selecting a path.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

R1 and R2 have identical IP routing tables and make the same forwarding decisions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

IP routing tables are used by routers only for incoming packets.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

IP Routing Table

A table in a router used to determine the best path for forwarding a packet.

Best Path

The optimal route a router chooses to forward a packet.

Packet Forwarding

The process of sending data in small units (packets).

Router R1

A router used in a network.

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Router R2

Another router used in the same or another network.

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IP Routing Table

A router's table that shows the best path for a packet.

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Packet Forwarding

Sending data packets along the best path on the network.

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Router Role

Router's job is to find the best path for data packets.

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Best Path Selection

Finding the optimal route for a packet to reach its destination.

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Routers R1 and R2

Individual routers in a network independently choosing packet paths.

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