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Internet

Modem
(ISP)
NETWORKS HARDWARE DEVICE FUNCTION
INTERNET – The internet is a telecommucations network that uses telephone
lines cables, satellites and wireless and other devices to the World Wide Web
(www).

PATCH PANEL – A patch panel ROUTER – A router a MODULAR BOX – A modular


in a Local Area Networks (LAN) networking device that box connect or is a type of
is a mounted hardware forwards data packets electrical connector for cords
assembly that contains ports between computer networks. and cables of electronic
used to connect and manage Router perform the traffic devices and appliances such in
incoming and outgoing LAN directing functions on the computer networking,
cables internet telecommucation equipment.
ACCESS POIN – An access point
SWITCH OR HUB – A switch or is a device that creates a COMPUTER SERVER – is the
hub is a networking device that wireless local area networks or computer on the networks that
allows one to connect multiple WLAN usually in an office or manages the network
PCs to a single network. large building. resources such as the shared
files, programs and printer
COMPUTER CLIENT – any computer that is hooked up to a
computer networks.

LAPTOP – a digital computer designed for use by only one person at a time. A laptop computer is a
portable personal computer powered by a battery or an AC cord plugged into an electrical outlet,
which is also used to charge that battery.

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