CHAPTER 8. Network Switches
SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE
Switch Troubleshooting and Management 135
Ethernet switches provide a single-device replacement for two older Ethernet devices:
A switch connects multiple network segments to each other, just as a hub does.
A switch manages traffic between systems to prevent collisions, just as a bridge does.
Switches also provide several benefits compared to hubs and bridges. Notably, most switches support full-duplex operation, enabling faster ...
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