NETWORK
DEVICES
NETWORK DEVICES
▪These are used to move data across
the network
▪The devices which are used for
communication between different
hardware’s used in the computer
network
NETWORK DEVICES
▪These devices are also known as
▪ physical devices,
▪networking hardware, and
▪network equipment
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
(NIC)
consists of a small
electronic circuit board
that is inserted into a
slot inside a computer
or printer that
connects a client
computer, server,
printer or other
component to your
network.
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
▪allows a networking device to
communicate with the other
networking device.
▪also known as network adapter
card, Ethernet Card and LAN card.
Types of NICs
▪Media Specific
▪Network Design Specific
Media Specific NIC
▪LAN cards are used according to the
media type.
▪Different types of the NICs are used to
connect the different types of media.
▪To connect a specific media type, we
must have to use a NIC which is
particularly made for that type of media.
Network Design Specific NIC
▪A specific network design needs a
specific LAN card.
▪For example, FDDI, Token Ring and
Ethernet have their own distinctive type
of NIC cards. They cannot use other types
of NIC cards.
Source: https://www.computernetworkingnotes.com/networking-
tutorials/computer-networking-devices-explained-with-function.html
HUB
is a small,
simple,
inexpensive
device that joins
multiple
computers
together. Source: https://www.guru99.com/hub-
vs-switch.htmlfunction.html
HUB
▪is a centralized device that connects
multiple devices in a single LAN network.
▪When Hub receives the data signals from a
connected device on any of its port, except
that port, it forwards those signals to all
other connected devices from the remaining
ports.
TWO TYPES OF HUB
▪Passive Hub: - It forwards data
signals in the same format in
which it receives them. It does
not change the data signal in any
manner.
TWO TYPES OF HUB
▪Active Hub: - It also works same
as the passive Hub works. But
before forwarding the data signals, it
amplifies them. Due to this added
feature, the active Hub is also
known as the repeater.
MAU (Multi Access Unit)
is the sibling of
Hub for the
token ring
network.
Differences between Hub and MAU are
the following:
❑Hub is used for the Ethernet Network
while the MAU is used for the Token
ring network.
❑Hub creates logically star topology
while MAU creates logically ring
topology.
SWITCH
is a device that
gathers the signals
from devices that
are connected to it,
and then regenerates
a new copy of each
signal.
ROUTERS
are small
physical devices
that join
multiple
networks
together.
Router
▪The router connects the different network
segments.
▪It switches the data packets between those
networks which are either located in the
different logical segments or built with the
different network layer protocols
MODEM
It is a
contraction of
the term’s
modulator and
demodulator.
MODEM
It translates digital
signals from a computer
into analog signals that
can travel across
conventional phone
lines.
It modulates the signal
at the sending end and
demodulates at the
receiving end.
BRIDGE
is a device filters
data traffic at a
network boundary.
reduce the amount
of traffic on a LAN
by dividing it into
two segments.
BRIDGE
▪is used to divide a large network into smaller
segments.
▪Basic functions of the Bridge are the following:
❖Breaking a large network into smaller segments.
❖Connecting different media types. Such as connects
UTP with the fiber optic.
❖Connecting different network architectures. Such as
connects Ethernet with the Token ring.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Scenario: Your group is assisting a network
administrator in a setup of a home network. Given the
diagram, enumerate at least five (5) different network
devices that are needed in the setup of the network.
The house should be able to have internet connection
in each room. After identifying the network device,
indicate which area will it be installed and provide also
a brief explanation why such network device is needed
in the network setup.
Network Area Brief Explanation
Device
