Ethernet Switching Modes In today’s society the popularity of the network has increased, as more and more individuals are using them. Especially with the younger individuals, as you have facebook, skype, and so on. Because of the popularity networks begin to slow down. As the use of the internet continues to rise, months or years down the road the networks will have to have a bigger bandwidth of support to be able to handle the increasing traffic. The most commonly used and installed local area networks or LAN’s is the Ethernet. The Ethernet can use several types of cabling, the most common type of cabling used is coaxial or twisted-pair. Several Ethernet-based networks can be linked together using different types of devices. These types include: routers,bridges and switches. The switched Ethernet is the widely used of these three when it comes to connecting to multiple networks. Switching will change the way networks are designed and will maximize the use of the internet.
Network Switching When it comes to dealing with the network, the basis of this technology consists of nodes (computer), mediums (wired or wireless internet), and other connecting equipment (routers and hubs). All of these work together which allows your computer to send data to other computer networks everywhere. Switches play a role in this technology as well, they allow data to be sent swiftly and efficiently. The use of this technology is making networks faster and more productive in today’s society. When dealing with switches you have to at least have an understanding of how this technology works. “Switching directs network traffic in a very efficient manner - it sends information directly from the port of origin to only its destination port. Switching increases network performance, enhances flexibility and eases moves, adds and changes. Switching establishes a direct