What is a home network switch?

What is a primary advantage of a managed network switch over an unmanaged switch?

• It is simpler to set up and use.

• It allows for greater control over network settings and traffic.

• It is generally less expensive.

• It has a smaller physical footprint.

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Why might a home network require an additional switch even if a router is already present?

• Routers are not designed to handle wired connections.

• Switches provide faster internet speeds than routers.

• Most routers come with a limited number of LAN ports.

• Switches offer superior wireless connectivity.

What is considered the best practice for the number of switches in a single home network?

• A maximum of two switches to avoid network slowdown.

• One switch per Ethernet cable.

• As many switches as needed, as there is no hard limit.

• Only one central switch connected directly to the router.

What type of address does a Layer 2 network switch use to identify and direct data packets to specific devices?

• IP address

• DNS address

• MAC address

• URL address