networks

networks

1. hardware

   • router
     • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point in a local area network most routers will have wifi and ethernet connections
   • Wireless access point
   • Network interface card
     • Any device which connects to a LAN or a WAN must have a network interface card! The card will connect your device to a switch, router or a wireless access point. In portable devices a network interface card will be wireless. Desktop PCs will normally have a network interface with an Ethernet port and an antenna to connect wirelessly
   • Switch
     • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point on a local area network. Switches can connect to other switches and routers to build large local area networks (like a school)
   • Ethernet cable
     • So that you can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer. They allow high data transfer speeds across your local area network of up to 1000Mbps