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What is a network switch?

A network switch is a hardware device that connects multiple devices — computers, servers, printers, IP cameras, and WiFi access points — within a local area network (LAN). It receives data from one device and forwards it only to the intended destination device, making networks faster and more efficient than older hub-based designs. Switches are the core infrastructure of every office, hotel, school, and warehouse network.

Network switches come in three main types: unmanaged switches are plug-and-play with no configuration required, suitable for simple small networks; managed switches support VLAN segmentation, QoS, port monitoring, and remote management — essential for businesses with IP cameras, VoIP, or multiple departments; PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches add the ability to power connected devices over the same cable as the data connection, eliminating separate power adapters for access points and cameras. Most UAE business networks use managed PoE switches, with the Huawei eKit S220 and S310 series being the most common models.