Switching methods used to move data through network link & switches - Networking

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• Prajakta Pandit   -Posted on 23 Oct 15
  
  - Switching is the process of delivering frames across the network. It decides how a switch receives, processes and forwards the frames.
  
  - Circuit switching and Pocket switching are the switching methods, which are used to move data through a network link and switches.
  
  Packet Switching :
  
    - Packet switching is a digital networking communication method that transmitted data into suitable sized blocks, which is called as Packets.
  
    - It increases network efficiency and robustness.
  
  Circuit Switching :
  
    - Circuit switching is a method that implements a telecommunication network where two network nodes establish a dedicated communication channel or circuit through the network.
  
    - It is commonly used for connecting voice circuits.
  
  

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