Difference between a layer 2 and layer 3 network switch
What is the difference between a layer 2 and layer 3 network switch? What instance would I need each for? We are a Windows 7 shop.

Answer Question   |  November 16, 2010  2:22 PM
Layer 2 switches, Layer 3 switches, Networking, Switches, Switching, Switching equipment, Windows 7

Definition of Fanout
What is the definition of fanout switch or fanout ports on a switch? Aren’t all network switches fanout?

Answer Question   |  September 2, 2010  7:57 PM
fanout, Networking, Routing & Switching, Switches, Switching equipment

how to configure a switch
how to configure a switch

Answer Question   |  February 10, 2010  5:29 PM
Ethernet switching, Switch configuration, Switching equipment

What type of swtich should I use?
Hi Folks, I am not a Networking expert and I have been assigned to setup a system at work for other purposes which will require networking components. I have a 3 Hosts and each host will be connected to 7 target clients. These clients will always be changing hence I can’t use their MAC addresses. [...]

Answer Question   |  December 29, 2009  3:06 PM
DHCP, L3, LAN switches, Switch, Switching equipment

Efficiency differences between circuit switching and virtual switching
Which is more efficient: circuit switching or virtual circuit switching and why?

Answer Question   |  February 9, 2009  4:14 PM
Circuit switching, efficient, Network hardware, Networking, Switches, Switching, Switching equipment, virtual switch