Network

Network

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • Most routers can connect you to a wide area network as it has a modem built in.
   • Switch
     • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point on a local area network.
   • So that you can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer.
     • Ethernet cable
   • 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.
   • Wireless access point (WiFi range extender)
     • This is commonly known as a WiFi range extender. They are used to connect portable devices to your local area network.
   • Modem
     • A modem is used to connect you to a wide area network such as the Internet. Your router normally has this built in so that many devices can share the same internet connection.
   • Peripherals
     • A peripheral such as a printer or a scanner can connect to a local area network if they have a network interface card.
   • server
     • A server is really just a powerful computer which controls the network

2. Connection types

   • WiFi
     • LAN