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Bridges and switches operate at the same OSI layer - layer 2. That means they switch packets based on the destination MAC address. A switch is sometimes called a multi-port bridge.
A bridge has 2 ports, whereas a switch can have many more than that.
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Is internet a lan or a wan?
The Internet is a WAN. It "INTERconnects NETworks" over the widest area possible, the Earth.
What is an LAN?
LOCAL ACCESS NETWORK. meaning as opposed to Internet whereby every body can be connected.
Do jews own the internet?
No single entity "owns" the Internet, as it is a network of computers, routers, bridges, and so on that are owned by various organizations and individuals that, in sum, total the Internet.
Does your computer need to be connected to a LAN to view an HTML document on a website?
Your computer must be connected to the internet to view an HTML document that is located on a website. Whether that connection is through a local area network (LAN) or not. If you normally connect to the web via the LAN, then yes, you'll need to be connected to the LAN. If instead you run an adhoc network, use a direct connection to infrastructure (like a router) or a modem, then you need that connection to reach the web.
Do lans connect groups of networks using isps?
I'm pretty sure LAN's are a group of computers connected to each other through routers/modems or ethernet cables. The internet it similar to LAN's but instead of connecting to other computers close by, it connects to computers all around the world.
How do LAN switches work exactly?
LAN stands for Local Area Network. LAN switches work when switches are configured to limit broadcast levels. LAN switches are produced by the company Cisco.
What is a switched LAN?
Interconnecting a set of LANs using switches is called Switched LAN
Can be described as multiport bridges?
switches
Do bridges and switches separate collision domains?
Not only do bridges and switches separate collision domains but routers also perform this task.
Which usually connects a LAN togeather?
hubs, switches or routers.
What are the components of LAN and WAN explain the network operating system?
LANs are local area networks that connect computers together in a small area such as a school, business, home, etc., and require switches or routers, bridges, and repeaters. WANs on the other hand cover large areas such as the Internet and require transmission lines, routers, and mainframes.
What hardware devices do LANS use?
Network cards are used to connect a personal computer to a LAN. A computer with a network card can be a network participant.Hubs are used to connect participants (PCs and other LAN devices).Bridges are used to connect parts of LAN with each other. Possibly because they operate on a different medium (copper wire, glass fibre).Routers are used to connect networks with each other (LANs with other LANs; LANs with the internet, etc.)Switches are a mix between Hub and Bridge.
Can switches be used by administrators to segment their LAN?
Not really - they operate at the Data Link layer using the MAC address and therefore don't really segment a network. There are some managed switches that can do this or by using VLAN configurations, but ordinary switches will not really segment a LAN.
What are Data Link Layer Devices?
bridges, Switches and NIC..
What are the Types of networking device?
1. Lan Cards 2. Lan cables 3. Repeaters 4. Hub 5. Switches.
What are types of network devices?
1. Lan Cards 2. Lan cables 3. Repeaters 4. Hub 5. Switches.
Why a lan user can not monitor the internet?
The simple answer is that a LAN user (client) will not see all of the packets on the Internet; they will only see the packets for their own LAN segment.
