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4) a) List two hardware devices that are associated with the Data Link layer. b) Which is the most commonly used in modern Ethernet networks

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Bridges and switches

Step-by-step explanation:

4a) A bridge is an intelligent repeater that is aware of the MAC addresses of the nodes on either side of the bridge and can forward packets accordingly.

A switch is an intelligent hub that examines the MAC address of arriving packets in order to determine which port to forward the packet to.

4b) Twisted-pair cable is a type of cabling that is used for telephone communications and most modern Ethernet networks

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