• A switch facilitates communication between devices within a LAN by forwarding data to the correct destination.
• Switch - A device that connects multiple devices within a local area network (LAN), forwarding data only to the specific device it is intended for.
• Router - A device that connects multiple networks, directing data packets between them and managing traffic within and between networks.
• Repeater - A device that amplifies or regenerates signals to extend the range of a network by overcoming signal attenuation.
• Modem - A device that converts digital data from a computer into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines and vice versa, enabling internet connectivity.
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