Question

Which network device is called an intelligent device ?why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Router

Explanation:

It is able to make decisions on which route should be used to transmit data. It is able to find the shortest route to transmit data packets from one place to another.

Answer 2

The switch and the router are considered to be intelligent devices:

• The basic function of both devices is the sending of received data packs to appropriate devices.
• As compared to the hub which sends data packs to every device connected to it, the switch and the router only send them to the correct devices.
• Hence, this is the reason they are called intelligent.