Network Hardware

Network Hardware

1. Router

   • Routes packets between networks
   • Placed where two or more networks intercept

2. Switch

   • Switches connections inside a network to route packets to the correct devices
   • Learns which device is connected to which port, so that it can be more efficient in the future

3. Firewall

   • Protects the network from unauthorised access
   • Blocks malicious packets from entering the network

4. Transceiver

   • Transmits and receives signals on the same circuit

5. Repeater

   • Boosts the strength of signals, so that they can be transmitted further distances

6. Bridge

   • Allows two networks to be connected using the same protocols

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