Network Hardware

Network Hardware

1. Network Interface Card

2. Hub

3. Switch

4. Router

   • A router transfers data packets by the most efficient route from one network to another i.e. between networks.
   • When a data packet arrives, the router:
     • Reads the data packet's destination address
     • Looks up all the available paths
     • Checks how busy each path is at the moment
     • Sends the packet on the fastest route

5. Cables

6. WAP

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