networks

networks

1. hardware

   • ethernet cable
     • helps you connect your device to a router switch or another computer
   • network interference card
     • connects your device to switch router or wireless access point
   • modem
     • connects you to a WAN
   • peripherals
     • any device that connects to your computer system

2. hardware

   • router
     • central point that devices can connect to
   • switch
     • all devices can connect to a central point on a LAN. it can also connect to other switches to build large local area networks
   • wireless access point
     • connects portable devices to your LAN
   • server
     • controls the network