| A network hardware device that connects multiple Ethernet devices together to form a single network segment |
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. |
| A data structure in a networking device that maps MAC addresses to physical ports. |
A network hardware device that connects multiple devices on a computer network, using packet switching to forward data to the intended destination device |
| A physical connector on a networking device used to connect network cables or devices. |
A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for communications at the data link layer of a network segment. |
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The process of forwarding data packets between networks or devices within a network. |