What are the advantages and disadvantages of switch

Answer Posted / viju

advantages of using switch
1>cost effective
2>limited period of data transmission because work with mac
address
3>simple to manage
4>it is better for where security not an a big issue

disadvantages----

1>broadcast frames
2>low speed
3>no secure data transmission

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