Tag Archives: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches

A network switch is a device that helps connect devices within a network (typically LAN) and transmits data packets to and from the Ethernet internet to those devices. It is designed to send data to the single device it is intended for instead of networks of multiple devices. That single …

A network switch is a fundamental component that facilitates data transport and routing layer 2 network. Networking switches emerged as advanced solutions to prevent data flooding in local networks and offer several advantages over hubs. Unlike hubs, network switches send data packets only to specific hosts, which prevents unnecessary traffic. …