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Network Hardware
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- 1Hub-Computers/devices connected to it
-Sends data packets to all of the computers in the network - 2Passive hub-Does not amplify signal before sending data packets
-Often used in small LANs - 3Active hub-Amplifies signals before sending data packets
-Prevent signal deteriorating
-Used in larger networks - 4Switch-Like hub but more advanced
-Reads addresses of the data packets and sends it to the correct device
-Stores MAC addresses - 5MAC addresses-Media Access Control addresses
-Physical address given by manufacturer - 6Routers-Enables data to travel between different networks
-Can incorporate firewall - 7Dedicated cabling (3)-Twisted pair
-Coaxial cable
-Fibre optic - 8File servers-Used to store user data
-Allows users to save and load data using networks - 9NIC-Network Interface Card
-Enables computer processor to connect to server/other computers
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- A level ICT A2 Flashcards on Network Hardware, created by Karina A on 18/05/2017.
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