What does the switch do? December 19, 2023 Kevin Cisco Switches FAQS / FAQS 525 Views Switch does three things: forward data packets, flood data packets, and discover new MAC addresses. Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppPinterestE-Mail Prev: How to switch to cloud host Next: What is the difference between a fiber optic transceiver and a switch? Related Oops! No Related Posts.