A network switch is a computer networking device that connects network segments.
Linksys 8-port consumer-grade switch.
Linksys 8-port consumer-grade switch.
Linksys 48 port switch.
Linksys 48 port switch.
Low-end network switches appear nearly identical to network hubs, but a switch contains more "intelligence" (and a slightly higher price tag) than a network hub. Network switches are capable of inspecting data packets as they are received, determining the source and destination device of that packet, and forwarding it appropriately. By delivering each message only to the connected device it was intended for, a network switch conserves network bandwidth and offers generally better performance than a hub.
Answered by Raghu
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7:04 PM on November 17, 2007