ethernet switch
Packet traffic director
An ethernet switch is a networking device that connects multiple devices on a local network, directing data packets to their intended destinations rather than broadcasting to all connected ports.
Unlike a hub, which sends traffic everywhere, a switch learns which devices are connected to which ports and routes traffic efficiently: The office ethernet switch connects all the workstations to the server.
- hubCentral connection point
- portDocking place for ships
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- networkInterconnected system
- LANLocalized computer linkage
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- network equipmentrouter, modem, hub, network adapter, network hub
- editing studiotimeline, monitor, audio mixer, editing software, control surface
- network cablingpatch cable, Cat5e, data cable, Cat6, LAN cable
ethernet switchrouter
Packet-forwarding network device
wireless router · gateway · firewall · modem · load balancer
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