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Where is a router typically used in a large network? Where is a switch used in a large network and why?
Routers have more secure parameters that can be set for network control and security. Switches can have collisions if there are to many packets being transmitted .
Routers talk to other routers, they are considered a smarter device. They can handle large workloads and usually are the gateway. Switches are used to group a lot of computers together and usually have a router between them.
Routers are used to connect different networks, such as the internal network to the internet and so are often used on the edge of the network. Switches are used to connect internal devices while avoiding collisions and so will be located in data closets within the network. If a switch is overloaded it will not experience collisions because it will drop the packets.
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