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Networking devices

Networking devices. What is a network?. Networks. Networks come in all sizes. They can range from simple networks consisting of two computers, to networks connecting millions of devices . Here are other uses of a network and the Internet: Sharing music and video files

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Networking devices

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  1. Networking devices

  2. What is a network?

  3. Networks • Networks come in all sizes. They can range from simple networks consisting of two computers, to networks connecting millions of devices. • Here are other uses of a network and the Internet: • Sharing music and video files • Research and on-line learning • Chatting with friends • Planning vacations • Purchasing gifts and supplies Can you think of other ways people use networks and the Internet in their daily lives?

  4. Basic Network Components • There are many components that can be part of a network, for example personal computers, servers, networking devices, and cabling. These components can be grouped into four main categories: • Hosts • Shared peripherals • Networking devices • Networking media

  5. Network devices • Networking devices connect other devices, mainly hosts. These devices move and control network traffic. Networking Devices include all the devices that connect the end-user devices together to allow them to communicate • Example of network devices include hubs, switches, and routers.

  6. Network devices • Network devices provide transport for the data that needs to be transferred between end-user devices • Network devices provide extension of cable connections, concentration of connections, conversion of data formats, and management of data transfers • These devices are the following: • Repeaters • Hubs • Bridges • Switches • Routers

  7. repeaters Repeaters used to regenerate the signal

  8. HUBs Hubs concentrate connection

  9. bridges Bridges convert network transmission data formats as well as perform basic data transmission management

  10. switches Switches add more intelligence to data transfer management

  11. routers Routers have all the capabilities listed above and can connect to WAN

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