Networking Equipment

Networking Equipments

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• Caption: Cisco Switch
• A switch is used as a central device to connect computers.
• Switch ports are used to connect a computer via Straight Through UTP cable.

Networking Equipment

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• Caption: Cisco Routers
• A Router is used to connect two or more LAN together to provide a WAN .
• GigabitEthernet ports are used to connect router to a LAN segment via Straight Through UTP cable or patch cable.
• Serial ports are used to connect routers to WAN.
• Console Ports is used to configure the router.

Slide 3

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• Caption: LAN Card or NIC
• A LAN Card or Network Interface Card ( N I C ) is used for computer or any device that you wanted to connect to the network.
• Either LAN card or wireless LAN card is necessary in order that a devices can be connected to the network.

Slide 4

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• Caption: HUB
• A HUB is used as a central device in a networks , but it does not break collision domain in the network. The HUB is serve as a repeater to extend the network range.