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Network Components
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- 1HubA hub is used to connect devices to a LAN
- 2SwitchUses packet switching to connect devices through receiving, processing and forwarding information, two or more devices connected and helps stop data collisions. A device will only see the device it requires none of the other devices connected. Considered Intelligent.
- 3RouterRoutes data through the fastest and best route to the intended device. Used to connect two or more devices, examine packets IP addresses, it will apply a Subnet mask to identify a network and determine which network the packet should be forwarded to. Different packets from different networks can be passed across.
- 4Network Interface CardA NIC is a card in a device that allows it to connect to the internet, data packets are sent across devices. Contains a MAC address which has a physical hardware address. Allows Ethernet cables to be connected.
- 5Wireless Access PointA wireless access point is a point in an area that allows people to connect to the internet wirelessly, through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Public Places (LAN or WAN) - 6Fibre OpticFibre optic cable is bunched up plastic or glass used to carry light
- 7Coaxial CableElectricity cable that has an inner cable surrounded by insulator which then has a conducting layer on-top.
- 8Unshielded Twisted PairTwo conductors twisted together which cancels out electromagnetic interference
- 9Transmission MediaWaves are guided along a path such as phone lines, UTP, Fibre Optic, Coaxial Cable, all used to setup a network.
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