A switch connects various computer peripherals that have ethernet ports, controls their flow of information, and connects them to the internet. The devices have Ethernet standards as their base which is the most common protocol used in LANs. Ethernet switches are used in homes, small businesses, large companies, and even in data centers. For instance, when a family has an Ethernet switch as part of their network setup, printers and gaming consoles can connect to the router through the switch. In a data center, Ethernet switches connect multiple components such as servers, storage, and peripheral devices to facilitate speedy and reliable transfer of data within the data center’s network.