Networking allows computers and devices to communicate and share resources through interconnected communication channels. A network's performance is measured in bits per second. VLANs allow hosts to communicate as if on the same broadcast domain even if not on the same switch. Switches use MAC addresses to forward frames while routers use addresses to determine a packet's destination and direct it accordingly. The proposed network layout for ONGC improves redundancy, controls data flow, reduces load, and serves as a backup in case of failures.