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netowork switch.
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- 1Networking SwitchPurpose of network switch?
A switch is used to direct incoming and outgoing data transmissions between computing devices and the cloud. - 2RouterPurpose of a router
A router is used to accept incoming and outgoing data from computers and the cloud. The router acts a gate way for which data enters and exits. A router can block data is it malicious.
- 3Wireless RouterA wireless router is used only for portable devices that rely on Wi-Fi connections to receive and send data from computing devices and the cloud.
- 4Fibre OpticFiber optic (or "optical fiber") refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light impulses along a glass or plastic wire or fiber. Fiber optic wire carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is far less subject to electromagnetic interference.
- 5Coaxial CableCoaxial cables are a type of cable that is used by cable TV and that is common for data communications. Taking a a round cross-section of the cable, one would find a single center solid wire symmetrically surrounded by a braided or foil conductor. Between the center wire and foil is a insulating dialectric.
- 6Twisted CoaxialElectrical signal communication through wires. this is not energy efficient. it is less affected by external magnetic interference. It has medium bandwidth meaning a moderate amount of data can be downloaded and uploaded.
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