Multicast switch

 A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that allows users to create a secure and encrypted connection to another network over the internet. VPNs are commonly used to ensure privacy and security when browsing the internet, especially when using public Wi-Fi networks. VPNs create a private tunnel for data transmission, protecting users' online activities from surveillance, censorship, and potential cyber threats.

All three components—COAX (coaxial cables), Fiber (optical fiber cables), and STP (shielded twisted pair cables)—can be used in LANs for Ethernet connectivity, depending on specific network requirements and conditions. Different types of Ethernet cables, including coaxial, fiber optic, and shielded twisted pair, are used based on factors such as data transfer speed, distance, and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.

A switching hub, also known as a network switch, is designed to send packets using package addresses. A network switch operates at the data link layer of the OSI model and uses MAC addresses to forward data frames to specific devices within a local area network (LAN). Unlike a hub, which simply broadcasts data to all devices in the network, a switch intelligently forwards packets only to the device intended to receive the data, increasing network efficiency and reducing unnecessary network traffic.

1. Optical fibres use total internal reflection to transfer data. The primary condition for total internal reflection is that the signal must travel from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer medium. Secondly, the angle of incidence must be greater than the critical angle.

1. UPI (Unified Payments Interface): UPI is a mobile-based payment system that allows users to transfer money from their bank accounts to any other bank account instantly and securely.

2. As a UPI user, you have to create a unique identifier called UPI ID. It is linked to your bank account. With its help, money can be easily sent and received from the bank account. For this, you do not need to share your account number or other information.

The search engine performs the following tasks-

1. Web crawling: Search engines search all web pages on the web using a crawler. A crawler is a program that finds new web pages by following links on the web.

2. Indexing: Once the crawler finds all the web pages, the search engine indexes them in a database. The index contains information for each web page, such as title, URL, and content.

3. Searching: When a user types a search query, the search engine searches all the web pages in the index that may be related to the query.