Routing and Switching
Switch: Is a layer 2 device The switch keeps a table called media access control addresses. It used this to determine whic port to send the data A switch in networking is a device that connects multiple devices (like computers, printers, servers) within a local area network (LAN) and enables them to communicate efficiently. Key Functions of a Switch: Data Forwarding : It receives data packets and forwards them only to the device for which the data is intended (based on MAC addresses). MAC Address Learning : It keeps a table of MAC addresses and the port they are connected to, so it knows where to send data. Full Duplex Communication : Allows simultaneous sending and receiving of data between devices, reducing collisions and improving performance. Segmentation : It segments a network into separate collision domains, improving overall network efficiency. Types of Switches: Unmanaged Switch : Plug-and-play, no configuration required. Used in small or home n...
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