The Wi-Fi access points can be best compared to switches in wired networks?
Monday, 18 December 2023
by Acácio Pereira Oliveira
Wi-Fi access points and switches are both essential components in computer networks, but they serve different purposes and operate at different layers of the network architecture. While they share some similarities, it is important to understand their distinct functionalities and how they contribute to the overall network infrastructure. A switch is a networking device that
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Physical networks, Cabling devices
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Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Data Link Layer, Data Packets, Ethernet Cables, IEEE 802.11, LAN, MAC Addresses, Network Architecture, Network Connectivity, Network Infrastructure, Physical Layer, QoS, Radio Frequencies, Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi Access Points, Wi-Fi Protocols, Wi-Fi Standards, Wired Networks, Wireless Connectivity, Wireless Networks
Are switches and hubs the same devices?
Monday, 18 December 2023
by Acácio Pereira Oliveira
Switches and hubs are not the same devices in the field of computer networking. While both switches and hubs are used to connect devices within a network, they differ in functionality and the way they handle network traffic. Understanding the differences between switches and hubs is important in the field of cybersecurity as it can
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Switching, How switching works
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Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Hubs, Network Performance, Network Traffic, Switches