Network Hardware

Network Hardware

1. Network Interface Card

   • Provides a connection to the network (wired or wireless)
   • Converts data that is compatible with the network - called the network protocol
   • Has the MAC address in it - a unique 12 digit hexadecimal number

2. Hub

3. Switch

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4. Router

   • A device that transfers data packets between networks.
   • It reads the data packets destination address, looks up the paths it can take to reach the address, checks how busty each path is and then sends the packet along the least congested path.

5. Cables

6. WAP

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