Connectivity Devices

Connectivity Devices

1. Network Card (NIC)

   • Used to connect a computer to a network
   • Uses a Ethernet cable

2. Wireless Network Card

   • Used to connect a computer to a network using Wi-Fi/ radio waves
   • Used by tablet computers; no socket for an Ethernet cable

3. Router

   • Directs network traffic to the correct device
   • Connects different networks to eachother/ the internet
   • Used by businesses to connect networks to the internet

4. Switches

   • Allow many devices to connect into a network
   • Used in large networks

5. Modem

   • Converts analogue signals to and from digital signals
   • Connects laptops or other computers to the internet
   • Uses ordinary telephone lines

6. Wireless Acces Point (WAP)

   • Used to connect devices to a network using Wi-Fi
   • Allows laptops or other computing devices to use Wi-Fi to connect into an existing network