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Switch

Switch: Switches connects computers into networks.

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Switches connects computers into networks. A switch acts as a controller. Routers connect and manage traffic between different networks.

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Definition 2

Switches connects computers in a network. A switch acts as a controller. Thus switches create networks. Routers connect and manage traffic between different networks. One or more DREs might be connected via a switch to the EMS.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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