LAN Hardware

LAN Hardware

1. ethernet cable

   • any of several types of coaxial cable used in ethernets

2. Network

   • Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

3. wireless access point

   • router
     • In order for devices on the network to connect to the Internet, the router must be connected to a modem. Therefore most routers have a specific Ethernet port that is designed to connect to the Ethernet port of a cable or DSL modem. A modem is a device that provides access to the Internet
   • Wireless network interface card
     • NICs enable desktop and laptop computers to connect to a network. NICs are small circuit boards that connect to the motherboard. Smartphones also use a GSM chip to connect to the telephone network. Games consoles contain a NIC card so users can access the internet, download games and play online.
   • A wireless access point is a hardware device or configured node on a local area network LAN that allows wireless capable devices and wired networks to connect through a wireless standard,including WiFi or Bluetooth.