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ROM. Network switches are multipoint connection devices that
provide a point of attachment for a single computer or another
device (hub or switch) that has multiple computers attached to
it. The most important feature is that any device attached to
one port can directly communicate with a device on another port
over what is essentially a private link. The significance of
this technology can be seen when compared to older Ethernet
shared LAN technologies. The traditional coaxial