Types of Network Switches Explained Switches are the backbone of modern networks — from home setups to enterprise data centers. But not all switches are the same 🔹 Unmanaged Switch → Plug & play, no config needed (Home/Small Office) 🔹 Managed Switch → VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, Port Security (Enterprise Networks) 🔹 Layer 2 Switch → Uses MAC addresses, supports VLANs (Works on Data Link Layer) 🔹 Layer 3 Switch → Combines Switching Routing (Performs Inter-VLAN Routing) 🔹 PoE Switch → Powers de