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Submit the answers to the assignment below in a 3- to 4-page Word document.

1. What      is the hexadecimal (hex) to binary equivalent of the following Ethernet      address? What is the equivalent of hex to decimal? Use the http://www.binaryhexconverter.com/ converter      for the calculations.
   
        0101101000010001   0101010100011000         1010101000001111  

1. Design      a system of three LANs with four bridges. The bridges (B1 to B4) connect      the LANs as shown below. Show diagram in Word and use any diagramming tool      to demonstrate the design.

1. B1       connects LAN 1 and LAN 2.
2. B2       connects LAN 1 and LAN 3.
3. B3       connects LAN 2 and LAN 3.
4. B4       connects LAN 1, LAN 2, and LAN 3.

1. Can we      replace the bridge with a router? Explain the consequences.

1. Which      one has more overhead, a bridge or a router? Explain your answer.

1. Which      one has more overhead, a repeater or a bridge? Explain your answer.

1. Which      one has more overhead, a router or a gateway? Explain your answer.