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AMA: Ask me anything about networks and internet connectivity, part 1

AMA: Ask me anything about networks and internet connectivity, part 1

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AMA: Ask me anything about networks and internet connectivity, part 1

- I wanted to take some time to hear from you and answer questions you might have on IT fundamentals or computer literacy. So that's why we put together these Ask Me Anything episodes. My friend Erin is going to ask questions about stuff in this chapter from viewers like you. I also want to hear from you as well. My email is at the end of the episode. Ask me anything. - We have some general networking questions here. - All right, lay it on me. (Erin chuckling) - First, what is the difference between a switch and a router? - That's a good question. A switch enables you to create a network. - Okay. - Right. So for example, if we wanted to connect two computers together, thanks, magic hands, (chuckling) if we wanted these two laptops to be able to communicate, we could connect this laptop to a switch and connect that laptop to the same switch and then they would be on a network and be able to communicate. - I…

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