Marco Adrian Martinez

I.T evening 2nd yr

Introduction Network components and devices are the physical entities connected to a network. There are many types of network devices and increasing daily. The basic network devices are: Computers either a PC or a Server Hubs, Switches, Bridges, Routers, Gateways, Network interface cards wireless access points Printers and Modems. The following is a overview of the main network components and devices

Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network components: Hub Switches Bridge Routers Wireless access points Modem

Outline

Switches

Switching Methods

Bridges

Bridge Implementation Considerations

Routers

Routable Protocols and Routing Protocols Dedicated Hardware Versus Server-Based Routers

Modems

Modem Connection Speeds

Hubs

Hub and Switch Ports Cables Connecting Hubs and Switches Hub and Switch Indicator Lights

Repeaters

Traditionally, any discussion of networking components would include repeaters, but today repeaters are a little outdated. Repeaters were once used to increase the usable length of the cable, and they were most commonly associated with co-axial network configurations. Because coaxial networks have now fallen out of favor, and because the functionality of repeaters has been built in to other devices, such as hubs and switches, repeaters are rarely used. For this reason, has elected to leave them out of the required knowledge for the Network exam.