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Digital Literacy How the Internet Works The Internet Routers and Switches

Posted by Nico Barbarese
Nico Barbarese
362 Points

Does a switch have to be a physical connection between local networks?

In other words, can a switch operate wirelessly and still be considered such?

1 Answer

Charlie Harcourt
Charlie Harcourt
8,046 Points
Charlie Harcourt
Charlie Harcourt
8,046 Points

No it has to connected physically . There are wireless access points(WAPS) and Virtual LANS. These sites might help distinguish better :)

http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2343470&seqNum=2

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zh4whyc/revision/5