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Overview of Network Devices

The document outlines the objectives of a lesson on network devices, defining them as physical devices that enable communication between hardware on a network. It lists seven common types of network devices: router, hub, switch, bridge, modem, repeater, and access point, detailing their functions and roles in facilitating data transfer and connectivity. Key functions of routers, including data routing, device connectivity, and security features, are also highlighted.

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Overview of Network Devices

The document outlines the objectives of a lesson on network devices, defining them as physical devices that enable communication between hardware on a network. It lists seven common types of network devices: router, hub, switch, bridge, modem, repeater, and access point, detailing their functions and roles in facilitating data transfer and connectivity. Key functions of routers, including data routing, device connectivity, and security features, are also highlighted.

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Lesson Objectives:

• At the end of this lesson, the students will identify


the different types of network devices.
What are Network Devices?

 Network devices are physical devices


that allow hardware on a computer
network to interact and communicate
with one another.
 They make sure that data can move
smoothly and safely between devices
like laptops, printers, and servers.
7 Common Types of Network Devices
 Router
 Hub
 Switch
 Bridge
 Modem
 Repeater
 Access point
Router
 is a device that connects
multiple devices to the internet
and manages the flow of data
between them.
 router is a piece of hardware that
receives, analyses, and forwards
incoming packets to another
network.
Key Functions of a Router:
Data Routing: When you send or receive information
online, the router reads the destination address and
determines the best path for that data to travel.

Connecting Devices: Routers allow various devices,


such as computers, smartphones, and smart TVs, to
connect to the internet simultaneously.

Security Features: Many routers come with built-in


firewalls and security protocols that help protect your
network from unauthorized access and cyber threats
How Routers Work

When data is sent over the internet, it is broken down


into packets. Each packet contains information about
where it came from and where it needs to go.
Hub
 A hub is one of the simplest
networking devices that connects
several computers or other
network devices
 is a hardware device that allows
multiple devices or connections
to connect to a computer.
Bridge
 is a device that connects two LANs or two segments
of the same LAN
Switch
 networking hardware that connects devices on a
computer network by using packet switching to
receive and forward data to the destination device.
Modem
 The word "modem" is short for modulator-
demodulator2. Modems convert digital signals from
devices into analog signals that can be transmitted
over telephone lines or cable networks
Repeater
 repeater is an item that boosts the strength of a
signal so that it can travel longer distances without
losing quality.
 To extend the range and strength of a Wi-Fi signal.
Access Point
 is a wireless network device that acts as a portal for
devices to connect to a local area network.
 Access points can extend an existing network’s
wireless coverage and increase the number of users
who can connect.

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