Network

Network

1. Switches

   • A switch is Ethernet ports that connect into the back of the router which then allows the devices to communicate between each other. They work by levers which allow the communication between the devices that want to communicate.

2. Cable types

   • There are 3 types of cables.
     • Coaxial cable
       • These are the cable types used in antennas to allow wireless communication.
     • Copper cable
       • These are a popular method for wiring in your house to connect cables together.
     • Fibre optic
       • Fibre optic were made in the 1970s but started to be used in the 1980s. They are made of very transparent material so that the data can be transferred faster.

3. Cloud services

   • Cloud services is the general turn for delivery of hosted services over the internet. There are many advantages to this as companies don't have to set up a computer, server or hub for the data to be shared or communicated between them.

4. Internet of things

   • Internet of things is when devices start having computer chips inserted into them to allow them to communicate between things from further away. They are used to collect and communicate data.

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