Routers work in layers two, three, and four
layer 1 Physical (copper, fiber,...)
layer 2 Datalink (ethernet, token ring, ...)
2->3 providing address resolution (ARP) ie. media access control (MAC) to IP translation
layer 3 Network (IP,IPX,RIP,...)
3->4 providing routing
layer 4 Transport provides error handling in connectin oriented delivery and handles connectionless delivery Conneciton Oriented(TCP,SPX) Connectionless (UDP)
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