Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 30 - No. 35)
What is the main difference between a switch and a router?
A switch connects devices within a network; a router connects networks.
A switch assigns IP addresses; a router provides internet access.
A switch uses radio waves; a router uses cables.
A switch translates domain names; a router forwards data.
توضیح
A switch connects devices within a local network, while a router connects different networks together (e.g., a LAN to the internet).