Which two of these functions do routers perform on packets?

Which two of these functions do routers perform on packets? (Choose two.)

Which two of these functions do routers perform on packets? (Choose two.)

A.
Examine the Layer 2 headers of inbound packets and use that information to determine the
next hops for the packets

B.
Update the Layer 2 headers of outbound packets with the MAC addresses of the next hops

C.
Examine the Layer 3 headers of inbound packets and use that information to determine the
next hops for the packets

D.
Examine the Layer 3 headers of inbound packets and use that information to determine the
complete paths along which the packets will be routed to their ultimate destinations

E.
Update the Layer 3 headers of outbound packets so that the packets are properly directed to
valid next hops

F.
Update the Layer 3 headers of outbound packets so that the packets are properly directed to
their ultimate destinations

Explanation:
This is the basic function of the router to receive incoming packets and then forward them to
their required destination. This is done by reading layer 3 headers of inbound packets and
update the info to layer 2 for further hopping.



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