It should be noted here that Switch symbols are also useful for representing the transfer of data over telecommunication networks. At the same time, bridge symbols are especially important when diagramming networks. As the JCNET Network Diagram suggests, the usual diagram includes representations of the switch, desktop computers or laptops, the Internet, and other devices such as printers, game consoles, and other networks. Network switches come in different sizes, and they start with four network ports up to 48 ports. In your typical home network, you would use an 8-ports network switch. Keep in mind that you need one port to connect the switch to the router, so you can effectively only use seven ports of the switch.
