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| − | + | In computer networking, a '''switch''' connects multiple network devices together to form a [[LAN]]. A switch works by filtering and forwarding packets between LAN segments, transparently ''bridging'' them. | |
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| + | ==Relation to other networking technologies== | ||
| + | * A switch is essentially a more efficient, sophisticated [[hub]]. | ||
| + | * A switch does '''not''' act as a [[DHCP]] server or assign [[IP address|IP addresses]] | ||
| + | * Switches are often confused with [[router|routers]], but serve very different functions on a network. See [[Network Routers Versus Switches| Routers vs. Switches]] for more information. | ||
| − | + | ==Switch Visual Example== | |
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| + | ==At Â鶹ÊÓƵ== | ||
| + | If you want extra ports in a room at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you can bring your own '''switch''' or '''hub'''. '''Routers''' are '''not''' allowed on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ network, unless their DHCP functionality is disabled. | ||
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| + | ===Check out a switch=== | ||
| + | If you're a student living in a 3+ person room with only 2 network ports, you can check out a switch from [[Technology Services]] to add extra ethernet ports. To check one out (for the semester / year), please stop by the [[Technology Helpline]] in [[Olin]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 12 December 2006
In computer networking, a switch connects multiple network devices together to form a LAN. A switch works by filtering and forwarding packets between LAN segments, transparently bridging them.
Contents
Relation to other networking technologies
- A switch is essentially a more efficient, sophisticated hub.
- A switch does not act as a DHCP server or assign IP addresses
- Switches are often confused with routers, but serve very different functions on a network. See Routers vs. Switches for more information.
Switch Visual Example
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ
If you want extra ports in a room at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you can bring your own switch or hub. Routers are not allowed on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ network, unless their DHCP functionality is disabled.
Check out a switch
If you're a student living in a 3+ person room with only 2 network ports, you can check out a switch from Technology Services to add extra ethernet ports. To check one out (for the semester / year), please stop by the Technology Helpline in Olin.