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- 1Networking Switch.
Purpose of network switch?
A switch is used to direct incoming and outgoing data transmissions between computing device 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 enter 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 opticA firbre optic cable is 5 glass coated lines that carry light. Light is used to send data from one location to another.A typical fibre optic cable can send up to 1 gigabit of data per second.
- 5Coaxial CableA coaxial cable contains small copper wires that carry data through electrical current. These are much smaller compared to fibre optic as the data diminishes during data transfer.
- 6Twisted Coaxial PairElectrical signal communication through wires. This is not energy efficient. Less affected by external magnetic interference. Medium bandwidth meaning a moderate amount of data can be downloaded and uploaded.
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- Flashcards on flashcards-devices, created by Helia Amaro on 11/09/2015.
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