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What is the main reason why hubs died off as a product?
What is the main reason why hubs died off as a product?
- They assemble signals into frames
- They have additional capabilities
- They are shared-bandwidth devices (correct)
- They provide dedicated bandwidth
What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?
What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?
- Hubs provide dedicated bandwidth, while switches do not
- Switches allow multiple devices on the same network segment, while hubs do not
- Switches have shared bandwidth, while hubs have dedicated bandwidth
- Switches allow each device to have dedicated bandwidth, while hubs share bandwidth among devices (correct)
What is a basic switch considered in networking terminology?
What is a basic switch considered in networking terminology?
- A Layer 2 device (correct)
- A Layer 1 device
- A Layer 4 device
- A Layer 3 device
How does a switch handle frames compared to a hub?
How does a switch handle frames compared to a hub?
In networking, what does the term 'layer' refer to?
In networking, what does the term 'layer' refer to?
What is the primary function of a switch when handling frames?
What is the primary function of a switch when handling frames?
Why do switches handle frames much faster than transparent bridges?
Why do switches handle frames much faster than transparent bridges?
'Logically, how does a switch act in terms of frame handling?'
'Logically, how does a switch act in terms of frame handling?'
'What happens once a switch decides where a frame should be sent?'
'What happens once a switch decides where a frame should be sent?'
What is the fundamental reason behind the decline of hubs as a product?
What is the fundamental reason behind the decline of hubs as a product?
How does a switch handle frames that distinguishes it from a hub?
How does a switch handle frames that distinguishes it from a hub?
In networking, what is the primary role of a switch in terms of frame handling?
In networking, what is the primary role of a switch in terms of frame handling?
Why does a switch process frames much faster than a transparent bridge?
Why does a switch process frames much faster than a transparent bridge?
What additional capability do switches support beyond what hubs offer?
What additional capability do switches support beyond what hubs offer?
What advanced feature of modern switches allows for the prioritization of traffic to provide a better user experience?
What advanced feature of modern switches allows for the prioritization of traffic to provide a better user experience?
Which technology in switches supports new applications and devices by providing power along with data connectivity?
Which technology in switches supports new applications and devices by providing power along with data connectivity?
What network feature combines wireless and wired networking elements to ensure consistent connectivity using any device?
What network feature combines wireless and wired networking elements to ensure consistent connectivity using any device?
Which technology in switches provides more reliable connections through features like redundant hardware and stateful switchover?
Which technology in switches provides more reliable connections through features like redundant hardware and stateful switchover?
What is the primary function of LAN switches in terms of safeguarding against internal network attacks and unauthorized intrusion?
What is the primary function of LAN switches in terms of safeguarding against internal network attacks and unauthorized intrusion?
