What is the basic function of a switch in a network?
- Assigning IP addresses dynamically
- Creating virtual private networks
- Filtering packets based on IP addresses
- Forwarding data to specific devices based on MAC addresses
A switch's basic function in a network is to forward data packets to specific devices based on their MAC addresses. Unlike hubs, which broadcast data to all connected devices, switches maintain a MAC address table to determine where to send incoming packets. This improves network efficiency by reducing unnecessary traffic and collisions. Switches operate at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) of the OSI model.
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