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What distinguishes switches from repeating devices such as hubs?
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layer 3 switches require ip address but hub do not require
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What devices extend the size of a broadcast domain?
Layer 1 (hubs) or Layer 2 (bridges or switches) devices.
What are more advanced devices that are replacing hubs and are capable of filtering out unnecessary traffic?
switches
How do you extend original capacity of LAN?
By additional hubs, switches, or devices such as printers, servers, computers, or etc.
A blank consists of a number of connectivity devices connected to a series of central connectivity devices such as hubs switches or routers in a hierarchy?
distributed backbone
How do hubs segregate packets?
Hubs segregate packets because hubs are used as switches. Through a VLAN, hubs, when used as switches, can easily segregate incoming and outgoing traffic.
Which device you connect with the help of straight cable?
Straight through cables can be used to connect devices together via switches, hubs, routers, bridges.
Which two networking devices are used to connect hosts to the access layer?
Hubs and Switches
What are the purposes of switches and hubs?
Switches increase the number of collision domains in the network.
When is the appropriate time to replace hubs with switches?
As soon as possible. Switches are much more efficient than hubs because hubs send the data to all the connect nodes, unlike switches that only forward packets to the appropriate node. Hubs cause a lot of packet collisions which reduces the efficiency of your network. __________________ I was going to say "Now, because switches are so cheap". But your answer is better.
Which of the following is considered a Layer 2 device?
Switches are generally considered layer 2 devices, but many are capable of operating at layers 3, 4 or higher. Most hubs are amplifying the electrical signal; therefore, they are really repeaters with several ports. Hubs and repeaters are Layer 1 (physical layer) devices.
Where can I find a magazine about network hubs and switches?
There is no magazine that is specific to network hubs and switches. However, PC Magazine is a computer magazine available on newsstands and MozillaQuest (http://mozillaquest.com/index.html) is an online magazine that may include articles and other information on network hubs and switches.
What is the diff between hubs and switches?
Please see:What_is_the_difference_between_a_hub_and_a_switch
