What does Ethernet Switch do ?

[Ameeryan]

Hello,
I want to make small network in my colony. We arrange all equipment . I want to ask you or I want to understand what an Ethernet switch does . Is it really helpful to boost the network? Any suggestion ??

[Snake08]

In computer networks, a switch is used to connect multiple computers to each other.Ethernet Switch is a LAN interconnection device ,which work at the data link layer 2 . A switch is fundamentally similar to a bridge, but it supports a larger number of connected LAN segments .When increase traffic on a network, a switch can split very large networks in smaller without affecting network performance. A large network may develop increased amounts of traffic that computers are added. The switch operates as a filter to control the use of these devices on the network. This is an external device that is connected to devices on your network. It works to inspect packets and data are transmitted over the network between the devices you have connected. This device can benefit from the network because it works to control the network bandwidth and helps maintain stability.

[Shen]

An Ethernet switch is a LAN interconnection device which operates at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI reference model. A switch is essentially similar to a bridge, but generally supports a greater number of LAN segments connected and has a more rich LANs capability.Modern increasingly replaced the media with shared media switched by the installation of Ethernet switches and bridges instead of hubs and repeaters. These logically partition the traffic to travel only on network segments on the path between the source and destination. This reduces the waste of bandwidth resulting from sending the package to parts of the network should not receive the data. There are also benefits from increased security (users are less able to tap into user data), better management (the ability to control who receives what information (Virtual LAN) and to limit the impact of network problems ), and the ability to make some links with full duplex (rather than semi-duplex required for shared access).

[Spyrus]

When the increase in traffic on a network, a switch can split very large networks in smaller without affecting network performance. A large network may develop increased amounts of traffic that computers are added. The switch operates as a filter to control the use of these devices on the network. This is an external device that is connected to devices on your network switch network.The, packet switching (or simply pass) plays a part in most Ethernet LANs or LAN. Medium to large sized LANs contain a number of linked managed switches. A small home office (SOHO) applications typically use a single switch, or an all purpose converged device such as gateway access to small office / home broadband services such as DSL or cable router Wi-Fi router. In most of these cases, the apparatus of the user contains a router and components that interface to the broadband technology including physical, as in the Linksys 8 port and 48 port devices. The subscriber equipment may also include a telephone interface to VoIP.There are two types of Ethernet switches: a "cut-through switch" and a "store-and-forward" switch. A cut switch-through "forward packets before they are received. This reduces the amount of time the switch takes to operate, however, this method is not very reliable. This method has been known for packages that have been damaged, affecting the productivity of the network. Shop "and before" switch sends packets to a position where it is held temporarily until they are needed. Information packets is verified before it is transmitted to the network. This type of switch is preferred in settings where there is network error rates. This type is preferred because it is more reliable because the packets are fully examined before being forwarded.