What is Switch
🔌 Network Switch 1. Definition A switch is a networking device that connects multiple devices (computers, printers, servers) within the same Local Area Network (LAN) and forwards data intelligently based on MAC addresses. 2. How It Works 3. Types of Switches 4. Key Functions 5. Example in Action 6. Switch vs Router vs Hub Device Role Layer Example Switch Connects devices within a LAN, forwards by MAC Layer 2 Office PCs connected together Router Connects different networks, forwards by IP Layer 3 Home LAN to Internet Hub Broadcasts to all devices (no intelligence) Layer 1 Legacy networks, rarely used today ✅ Summary: A switch is the “traffic manager” inside a LAN. It connects devices and forwards data only where it...
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