A switch is a hub that knows the low-level network information (typically, the MAC address) of each device plugged into it. If device 1 sends a packet to device 2, the switch only repeats that ...

If you're serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You ...

Worldwide Ethernet switch revenues increased 11.8% year over year in Q4 2021 while Router Market Revenues Grew 7.0%, according to IDC.

Unlike a router which is capable of creating and routing between multiple networks, a switch is a device that’s designed only to facilitate communications for devices on the same network. Share ...

Worldwide Ethernet switch revenues totaled $6.6 billion in Q2 2020 while worldwide router revenues were nearly $4.0 billion, according to IDC.

It’s been said that Microsoft Word users only exploit 10% of the software’s capabilities. The same might be true of those managing enterprise LAN switches and routers, a habit that might be ...

Here's a quick lesson in Layers.<P>A switch is Layer 2<BR>A router is Layer 3<P>Layer 2 deals with physical addresses. Your MAC address on your NIC.<BR>Layer 3 deals with logical addresses.