Local Area Network

Local Area Network

1. Router

   • forwards data packets to the right parts of the computer network

2. ethernet cable

   • carries broadband connections to the wired internet-capable devices around the building

3. network interface card

   • it contains the circuitry required to communicate using a wired connection (eg: ethernet) or a wireless connection (eg: wifi)

4. wireless network interface card

5. switch

6. server

   • a server is a bunch of hard drives put into one room.

7. wifi range extender

   • a wifi range extender wirelessly connects to the wifi router on one side of the building and shares the connection to the other side of the building.

8. wireless access point