A managed switch, on the other hand, also allows you to manage, configure, and monitor the settings of your LAN, including controls over LAN traffic, prioritizing certain channels, and create new virtual LANs to keep smaller groups of devices segregated and to better manage their traffic. https://www.fieldengineer.com/....blogs/network-switch

Network Switch: Managed vs Unmanaged | Field Engineer
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Network Switch: Managed vs Unmanaged | Field Engineer

This article describes the difference between managed and unmanaged network switches and provides information on how to choose the right fit for your business.