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layer 2 headers/trailers

carl_townshend
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Hi all, when a packet gets routed through a network, when it crosses a router, does the source and dest mac address get changed to the address of each router ?

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mahmoodmkl
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Hi

Yes the source and destination layer 2 address are changed as per the layer 2 technology used or involved along the path.

Thanks

Mahmood

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