1.5 Communication Hardware Flashcards
1
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Hub
A
Connects multiple computer together in a network and allows them to share data packets.
2
Q
Switch
A
A switch has a number of ports and it stores the addresses of all devices that are directly or indirectly connected to it on each port.
3
Q
Router
A
A device that transfers data from one network to another in an intelligent way. This is by forwarding data packets to their destination by the most efficient route.
4
Q
Wireless Access Point
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A wireless access point is a device that has a number of dedicated radio channel available that a Wi-Fi computers can connect too.
