Ethernet switches

Ethernet switch creates networks and uses multiple ports to communicate between devices on a LAN. It is different from a router, which connects networks using only one LAN and WAN port.

Ethernet switch connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers and printers into a LAN. Multiple ports provide faster connections and convenient access to multiple devices at the same time. Switches can present more bandwidth for specific ports without compromising network performance.

Dozens of devices can connect to the network, and administrators can monitor traffic, control communications, securely manage user access, and quickly troubleshoot failures.

Most enterprise networks use a combination of switches, routers and hubs.

Benefits of Ethernet switches:

• reduce network downtime;
• increased performance and available bandwidth;

• increased performance and available bandwidth;
• reducing the load on individual computing devices;
• reducing the load on individual computing devices;
• reduced capital and operating costs due to remote management.
• reduced capital and operating costs due to remote management.