Network switch — A network switch or switching hub is a computer networking device that connects network segments. The term commonly refers to a multi port network bridge that processes and routes data at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model. Switches… … Wikipedia
Network architecture — is the design of a communications network. It is a framework for the specification of a network s physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats used in… … Wikipedia
Switch (disambiguation) — NOTOC Switch may mean: Technology * Switch, or (more formally) Electromechanical switch or Electric switch, all meaning a device for making or breaking an electric circuit, or for selecting between multiple circuits; in usage the former… … Wikipedia
Network virtualization — In computing, Network Virtualization is the process of combining hardware and software network resources and network functionality into a single, software based administrative entity, a virtual network. Network virtualization involves platform… … Wikipedia
Network bridge — A network bridge connects multiple network segments at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model, and the term layer 2 switch is often used interchangeably with bridge. Bridges are similar to repeaters or network hubs, devices that connect… … Wikipedia
Network Admission Control — (NAC) refers to Cisco s version of Network Access Control, which restricts access to the network based on identity or security posture. When a network device (switch, router, wireless access point, DHCP server, etc.) is configured for NAC, it can … Wikipedia
SWITCH Information Technology Services — SWITCH is the manager of the .ch and .li country code top level domains for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, respectively. It also manages the educational networks among Swiss universities, and the links to other (non Swiss) university networks.… … Wikipedia
Switch Communications — is a very large technology company based in Las Vegas. Switch owns and operates a high security data centre. External links * [http://www.switchnap.com/ Switch NAP home page] Company Overview Switch Communications Group owns and operates the… … Wikipedia
Network neutrality in the United States — Network Neutrality Related issues and topics Automatic telephone exchange Data discrimination End to end principle Internet Protocol Tiered Internet Bandwidth Throttling … Wikipedia
Network switching subsystem — (NSS) (or GSM core network) is the component of a GSM system that carries out call switching and mobility management functions for mobile phones roaming on the network of base stations. It is owned and deployed by mobile phone operators and… … Wikipedia
Network Access Control — (NAC) is an approach to computer network security that attempts to unify endpoint security technology (such as antivirus, host intrusion prevention, and vulnerability assessment), user or system authentication and network security… … Wikipedia
