Network Hardware

Network Hardware

1. Routers

   • Routers are gateways between the internet and devices
   • Network Routers range from about £30 upwards and depending on the specifications they can go up to £100's

2. Switches

   • Switches allow devices on a network to communicate.
   • Network Switches are about £20 and range up depending on amount of ports and specifications etc

3. Hub

   • They are generally used to connect computers in a LAN. ... A computer which intends to be connected to the network is plugged in to one of these ports.
   • Network Hubs range from £10 upwards depending on the make and specifications 128 MB

4. Wireless Access Point

   • A Wireless Access Point (WAP) is a networking device that allows wireless-capable devices to connect to a wired network.
   • WAP's range from about £50 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS),

5. Network Interface Card

   • A network interface controller is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
   • Network Interface Card range from about £15 upward. 10Mbit/s - 160Mbits/s

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