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NETWORKING DEVICE
includes all computers, peripherals, interface cards
other equipment needed to perform data-processing and communications within the network
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
provides the physical connection between the network and the computer workstation
also referred to as Ethernet adapters, network adapters, LAN cards, or LAN adapters
How NICs Work
Before sending data from a computer, a NIC converts the data into a signal that is appropriate for network cabling. Transceiver Combo cards
HUB
sometimes referred to as a concentrator
acts as a convergence point of a network, allowing the transfer of data packets
HUB
a hub works by duplicating the data packets received via one Port, and making it available to all ports, therefore allowing data sharing between all devices connected to the hub
SWITCH
joins multiple computers together within one local area network.
capable of inspecting data packets as they are received, determining the source and destination device of each packet, and forwarding them appropriately
SWITCH
joins multiple computers together within one local area network.
capable of inspecting data packets as they are received, determining the source and destination device of each packet, and forwarding them appropriately
REPEATER
electrically amplifies the signal it receives and rebroadcasts it
can be separate devices or they can be incorporated into a concentrator
used when the total length of your network cable exceeds the standards set for the type of cable being used
BRIDGE
used to create a connection between two separate computer networks or to divide one network into two.
ROUTER
The router ensures that information doesn't go where it's not needed.
The router makes sure that information does make it to the intended destination.