| Hub |
A network hardware device that connects multiple Ethernet devices together to form a single network segment |
| MAC Address |
A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for communications at the data link layer of a network segment. |
| MAC Address Table |
A data structure in a networking device that maps MAC addresses to physical ports. |
| Network Switch |
A network hardware device that connects multiple devices on a computer network, using packet switching to forward data to the intended destination device |
| Physical Port |
A physical connector on a networking device used to connect network cables or devices. |
| Switch |
A network hardware device that facilitates the connection of devices on a computer network by utilizing packet routing to receive, handle, and transmit data to the intended device. |
| Switching |
The process of forwarding data packets between networks or devices within a network. |
