Month: March 2022

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Computer Networking

What are L2 and L3 Switches?

What is a Switch? A Switch is a network device used to forward traffic within a LAN (Local Area Network). It is a Layer 2 (Data Link) device on the OSI Model. Switches Characteristics They have a lot of ports (minimum 24), so many clients and servers can connect to it. This is highly practical in […]

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Computer Networking

What is a Router?

Definition of a Router A router is a network device that receives and forwards data packets, allowing two or more computers networks to communicate with each other. It is a Layer 3 (Network) device on the OSI Model. Types of Routers There are several kinds of routers: Wired Router It communicates with computers via cable […]

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Computer Networking

Everything You Need To Know About Computer Networking

Introduction I started this series to retain what I learn about Computer Networking. Each article will cover one topic and will include visuals to understand things better. If you find wrong information don’t hesitate to send me a message via the contact form.I will appreciate it a lot! I hope you will find it helpful! […]