Networking Device The devices that are used in the network are called network devices. some of the important network devices are listed below: ¢ Hub © Switch ¢ Repeater © Bridge ¢ Router © Gateway ° ModemComputer hardware software & Networking Hub is a networking device that is used to connect multiple computers or other networking devices in a series of connecting ports with computers and other devices are connected. It transfers data to all computers on the network.Has multiple ports Used to connect multiple computers Unintelligent network device Simply transfers data from one port to another Can both send and receive data, one task ata timeActive Huss Passive Huss + Regenerate or amplify the + Allow the signal to pass from signal before they are one computer to another retransmitted without any changeEva Active hubs are called smarter hubs which have capability to give strengths the signal. Another PLU PSU Cee ecu SE TSU WEL nS boost to the network as passes through the hub. ub rComputer hardware software &Networking The switch is similar to a hub that has a series of ports for connecting computer and networking devices. It sends the data to the destination computers only so it is an intelligent device. It is very popular nowadays and used in Star topology.y SWITCH + Intelligent multiport device * Interconnects computers or devices * Filters and forwards data packets * Used to segment networks into different subnetworks called subnets or LAN segments * Prevents traffic overloading ina network Cc Tratfe tA © sae = SS ee lel TratictoB ‘Computer 8e SGI AUP UU eRe MARCA HEU gtd a re en ieee SOREN EUR Ni CKeg intended for and send the message directly to the NemeQiicsd 7 WRC ae eucces cy POUR QUO ER BCR ER DEG ccteSwitch/Hub is an electronic device that connects several nodes to form a network and redirects the received information to the destination. It has ports into which the cables from individual computers’ NICs are inserted. Switch is an intelligent hub redirects the received information only to the intended node(s). Hub broadcasts the information all the connected nodes HO AP HUB Or | SWITCH a SesComputer hardware software &Networking Router is a network connecting device that connects multiple networks having the same protocol. It can select the best path for transferring data among multiple parts.ROUTER Router 8 Router C Forwards data from one network to another Works like a bridge but can handle different protocols Packet travels in the most efficient path- Arouter is a device like a switch that routes data packets based on their IP addresses.= Computer hardware software &Networking Repeater is a device that regenerates or amplifies signals. It makes the weak signal strong so that they can travel a long distance.REPEATER * Amplifies and restores signals for long-distance transmission * Used when the network cable exceeds 100 metres * Two kinds - Amplifier and Signal repeater Repeater +000AWGN URCELEB RICCO Tae BNA ie MON distances, the data signal gets weak due to attenuation. PBA a aac Cee MEET to its destination.Computer hardware software &Networking A bridge is a networking device that joins a segment of a similar network or dissimilar network that uses the same protocol. It helps to reduce traffic and improve network performance.2 BRIDGE * Intelligent device + Used to connect multiple LANs together with a larger LAN * Can handle networks that follow the same protocolsay Computer hardware software &Networking, Gateway is a device or software that connects different networks having different protocols. It makes communication possible between two different networks.QS GATEWAY Connects dissimilar networks Establishes an intelligent connection Connects different types of networks that uses different protocols Acts as a proxy server anda firewall i il [ia FlrowallComputer hardware software &Networking The modem is a device that converts the digital signal into an analog signal and vice versa. The process of converting digital to analog signal is modulation and analog to digital signal is known as demodulation.INTERNAL MODEMS EXTERNAL MODEMS os INTERNAL MODEMS = Fixed within the computer EXTERNAL MODEMS = Connected externally to a computerTOMIAESRIC UN MUO se BEN ON ee data signal gets weak due to attenuation. 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