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NIC |
Network interface controller / adaptor Formats the data sent and received Often built on chips on the motherboard |
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MAC Address |
Every NIC has its own MAC number programmed into it (media access control) This makes sure data is directed to the right computer |
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Hubs / Switch Use |
Link computers so they can communicate with each other once they have connected to the network using a NIC |
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Hub features |
Sends every message to every computer (creating unnecessary network traffic) Affects the performance of networks |
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Switch features |
Read the MAC address and only relay data to them Reducing unnecessary network traffic |
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Router use |
Connect different networks together and transfer data between computer networks |
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Wireless Access Point |
Need wireless access points to connect to cables networks Convert data received through cables into wireless signals and vice versa , send to all computers like hubs Often used as hotspots |
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Diagram |
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