1.5

Question 1

hub

Answer 1

recieves data packets from a connected device and transfers a copy to all connected nodes (transfers to all)

Question 2

switch

Answer 2

receives data packets processes them and transfers them on to the device listed in the destination address (tranfers to one specific)

Question 3

modem

Answer 3

sends data across the telephone network

only transfers analog signals so a modem is used to convert a computers digital data into an analog signal

Question 4

router

Answer 4

transfers data packets between networks

Question 5

wireless access point (WAP)

Answer 5

provides a link between wireless and wired network, creates a wireless local area network that allows wifi enabled devices to connect to a wired network

Question 6

combined device

Answer 6

known as a hybrid device

provides functionality of multiple communication devices in a single device

more expensive but are more adaptable

if a routing part of the device fails it might still e able to function as a switch etc

Question 7

network interface card

Answer 7

internal piece of hardware that is required for the computer to connect to a network

built directly into the motherboard