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Definition
A component used to
connect computers or
other electronic devices
together so they can
share files or resources
Router
A hardware device or
software program that
manages the paths along
which information travels
within a network
Switch
Wireless Access
Point
An intermediary device
that joins wireless clients
to a wired Ethernet
network
Modulator
Term
Demodulator
Image Representation
Definition
A device that allows a
modem to send
information formatted to
be read by network
computers
End Devices
MAC Address
Host
Server
Personal Area
Network
Term
Local Area Network
Image Representation
Definition
A network created for a
home or other small
geographic area
Transmission Media
Transmission media
provide a "path" for
information to be sent
from one computer to
another through a
network.
Cable specifically
designed for carrying an
electronic signal
Coaxial Cable
Ethernet Cable
Term
Fiber Optic Cable
Image Representation
Definition
A type of cable made of
super-thin filaments of
glass or other transparent
materials that can carry
beams of light.
Wi-Fi (Wireless
Fidelity)
IP address (Internet
Protocol)
Provides a unique
identification for a specific
computer or network.