Computer Science

Computer Science

1. Wireless access points

   • In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP), or more generally just access point (AP), is a networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi device to connect to a wired network.

2. Routers

   • In packet-switched networks such as the internet, a router is a device or, in some cases, software on a computer, that determines the best way for a packet to be forwarded to its destination.

3. Switches

   • A network switch (also called switching hub, bridging hub, officially MAC bridge) is a computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device.

4. Network interface cards

   • 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.

5. Transmission media: UTP (CAT5e/6)

   • An Ethernet cable or a fibre-optic cable.