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What are the differences between managed and un-managed switch ?

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What are the differences between managed and un-managed switch ?
posted Apr 26, 2017 by Rupam

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Managed switch : switch that can be managed by accesing it remotely. Typically you need to create interface vlan for management purpose.

Unmanaged switch : switch that cannot be accessed remotely. Usually the the switch is very simple and only need to configure at the first time or the switch is not under your authorization.

answer May 6, 2017 by Hana Pamora
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