pizdzielec
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When to use switch and when to use router
Hi,
I'm a little confused about networking and have question about that. Could you, please, describe for me when to use a switch instead a router and vice versa?
Cheers,
PZ
I'm a little confused about networking and have question about that. Could you, please, describe for me when to use a switch instead a router and vice versa?
Cheers,
PZ
As FYI, most consumer grade wireless routers available in the market today have switches built into them.
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you need a router when going from one network (subnet) to another.
A basic switch is used to connect multiple devices in the same network (subnet).