Enterprice Networking
The terms "switching" and "routing" are fundamental concepts in networking, but have you heard of "active networking"?
Active networking is like giving your network a superpower: it can think and adapt on the fly. Instead of rigid rules, switches and routers in active networks are like smart helpers that can be told what to do.
Contact UsOperate at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) of the OSI model. They act like traffic directors within a local network segment, efficiently forwarding data frames based on Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
On the other hand, work at Layer 3 (Network Layer). They connect different networks, analyzing packet destinations (IP addresses) and choosing the optimal path for data to travel across vast internetworks.
Active packets could analyze network conditions and suggest optimal routes, leading to more efficient traffic flow.
Packets could identify their content type (e.g., video, audio) and request specific Quality of Service (QoS) from the network.
Active packets could carry security measures or even perform self-defense mechanisms against cyber threats.