Networks

Networks

1. hardware

   • Router
     • The purpose of the router is so that all devices can connect to a central point in the local area network
   • Switch
     • The purpose of a switch is so that all devices can connect to the central point on a local area network
   • Ethernet cable
     • The purpose of an ethernet cable is so that you can connect your devices to your router, switch or another computer.
   • Network interface card
     • The purpose of the Network interface card is so that a device that connects to a LAN or a WAN which has to have a network interface card