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Network hardware: servers, firewalls, switches and NIC
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- 1ServerOne powerful; computer known as a server to provide servicesfor the network users, E.g. File Server, Web Server and Database server.
- 2Backup StorageBacking up data is essential part of maintaining security. one menthod of backing up data is to store it on a removable device such as a hard disk or magnetic tape.
- 3FirewallPlays an important role in protecting networks from intrusion. These devices sit betweeen the internet and act as a secuirty guard for the local are network. All the data that is passed is checkwed using a set or rules to prevent unauthorised access from hackers.
- 4PrintersThese can be black and white or colour dependent on the output required. they can be attached to a single computer as well as a network so that they can be shared.
- 5Network InfrastructureSuch as Ethernet cabling and fibre optic cabling.
- 6Network Interface Card (NIC)This is simply fitted into a spare slot at the back of the computer to connect to the motherboard.
- 7HubDevice for connecting mnay Ethernet cable type devices, such as computers; it has several ports through which these devices are connected and the data recieved is sent out again to all the other ports except the input port.
- 8SwitchThese Perform a similar role to hubs, but switched data transfer is more effcient than hub transfer as the data is transferred to the destination line output, rather than every line.
- 9Wi-Fi RouterActs as a wireless access point and provides network access within the theatre for a range of Wi-Fi Devices such as tablet computers, smartphones and Laptop computers.
- 10Touchscreen MonitorUsed for both output and inhput; to display information as well as to enable customers to make selections during transactions.
- 11CPUUsed to Control the Kiosk; often this is based on a personal computer purchased from a major manafacturer.
- 12PrinterUsed to print tickets and receipts
- 13Barcode/QR code scannerCould be usedto read special offer codes or the codes on tickets that have already been purchased.
- 14Card ReaderUsed to accept payment from credit/debit cards, including 'chip and PiN'
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