Switch: A networking device that connects multiple devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device. Unlike a network hub, which broadcasts the same data to all its ports, a switch delivers data only to the device for which it was intended, improving network efficiency and security. The ability to isolate traffic to specific devices makes a switch an essential component in many network infrastructures.
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