LAN hardware.

LAN hardware.

1. router

   • The router allows every device in the LAN to connect to it which allows them to connect to the same wireless peripherals or even software,eg a printer or a sever.

2. Ethernet cable

   • A wired cable that allows the computer to connect to the switch or the router.

3. network interface card

   • contains the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a wired connection.

4. wireless network interface card

   • connects to a wireless radio-based computer network.

5. wireless access point

   • allows a WIFI device to connect to connect to a wired device.

6. WIFI range extender

   • Extends the wifi over a range so that more devices can connect ro the router from further away.

7. server

   • Programmed to process requests and deliver data over a LAN or the internet.

8. switch

   • it can make or break the connection in an electrical circuit.

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