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Network Devices

The document outlines various network devices including cables, repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, gateways, firewalls, and modems. Each device serves a specific function in data transmission and network connectivity. For example, routers connect different networks, while firewalls provide security by monitoring traffic.

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Network Devices

The document outlines various network devices including cables, repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, gateways, firewalls, and modems. Each device serves a specific function in data transmission and network connectivity. For example, routers connect different networks, while firewalls provide security by monitoring traffic.

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Network devices

1. Cables
Network cables are the transmission media to transfer data from one device to another. A
commonly used network cable is category 5 cable with RJ – 45 connector, as shown in the
image below

2. Repeaters
A repeater receives a signal and regenerates it before re-transmitting so that it can travel
longer distances.

3. Hubs
A hub is a multiport repeater having several input/output ports, so that input at any port is
available at every other port.

4. Bridges
A bridge connects two separate Ethernet network segments. It forwards packets from the
source network to the destined network.
5. Switches
A switch receives data from a port, uses packet switching to resolve the destination device
and then forwards the data to the particular destination, rather than broadcasting it as a hub.

6. Routers
A router is a connecting device that transfers data packets between different computer
networks. Typically, they are used to connect a PC or an organization’s LAN to a broadband
internet connection. They contain RJ-45 ports so that computers and other devices can
connect with them using network cables

7. Gateway
A gateway connects entirely different networks that work upon different protocols. It is the
entry and the exit point of a network and controls access to other networks.
Firewall
8. Firewall
A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic
and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules.

9. Modem
A modulator-demodulator or modem is a computer hardware device that converts data from a
digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or
radio.

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