What is the switch?
A network switch is a device that transparently connects different network segments. The net switch port is located on the switch where the device is connected to the switch. A device connected to a network switch can be computers, video games or even other network switches. Switches are common in large networks, for example in an office building or school. They are also found in homes with high -speed Internet, but in this case they are usually built into a multifunctional router.
The term 'switch' is a wide range for a wide range of computer network technologies. Nevertheless, network hubs, home routers and network bridges are commonly called switches than other devices. Each of these devices performs a similar work in terms of switching, but is often able to perform further tasks beyond switching.
The design of each of these devices focuses on its cable ports. These ports appear to be rectangular openings that are promising more than telephone cable. Depending on the type of device, only a handful of these ports may exist or there may be a dozen. These devices often have a single port called Port Klink or Weral Area (WAN), but the rest are switching ports.
These devices differ in complexity and functions. Network hubs are the simplest forms of switches, basically merely connecting pieces of network together. The routers will make many of the same features as the center, but also allow you to connect to the Internet or external network. Network bridges act as a super hub and intelligently direct operation through network segments.
The switching port allows the connected devices to speak in parallel together. This means that they can talk to each other without having to access other resources outside the switch. For example, if four devices were connected to the hub without signals leaving the charge. If there were four groups of fourCH devices, each associated with different hubs, could communicate in their group, but not to other groups. If a fifth hub was used to connect four hubs, then all 16 devices could speak.
In the technical world, the "switch port" is a special term. Network switches and switching technologies are not official or well -defined dates in most computer specifications. While several devices can be referred to as switches, very few devices are actually called switches. The term was first used as an unofficial name for a new type of network bridge technology, but has since grown to include many different devices. As a result, an attempt to find specific technical information on the switch will often lead to other technologies.