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Network switches are used to connect two different segments of a LAN. If a LAN has to many nodes (objects on the LAN) that are communicating, the chances of a collision occurring are higher. To lower this chance and to increase bandwidth add nodes that communicate with one another often (such as two computers and a printer) then connect the output to the LAN (everything else). This will keep bandwidth lower and will lower collisions.
However a switch isn't allways the way to go. If you have a smaller network (say a max of 10 computers or so) you might want to use a router instead. Routers help direct trafic. So two nodes can talk while others on the same LAN are too!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoTry reading What_is_the_function_of_the_switch_in_the_network_system
also, maybe try searching before posting such a silly question.
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∙ 10y agoA network switch is used to connect various network devices. Switches have the ability to receive a message and relay it to just one device which the message was intended whereas a router sends it to every device on the network.
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∙ 15y agoVia Ethernet cables, in the most typical case.
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durability
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interconnecting several networks using different technologies.
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