Switch:Ī network switch (also called switching hub, bridging hub, and, by the IEEE, MAC bridge) is networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device. These common components and concepts exist in nearly all modern networks. Just getting started in networking, this blog post provides a brief and introductory overview of a switch, router, gateway, subnet, firewall, and demilitarized zone (DMZ).
What Is a Switch, Router, Gateway, Subnet, Firewall & DMZ? (Guest Blog)
