What is the difference between switch and router?

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Switch connects devices within a network based on MAC addresses, while router connects multiple networks based on IP addresses.

Switch operates at layer 2 of the OSI model, while router operates at layer 3.
Switch forwards data only to the intended recipient based on MAC addresses, while router forwards data between different networks based on IP addresses.
Switch is used to create LANs, while router is used to connect different networks such as LANs and WANs.
Example: A switch is used to connect multiple computers in an office network, while a router is used to connect the office network to the internet.

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