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IT (Hub, Switch, Modem, Router, Bridges, Data packets) - Coggle Diagram
IT
Hub
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A hub receives data packets from one of its devices then broadcasts it to every computer in the network.
Switch
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The switch checks each data packet, works out the destination and sends the data packet to the appropriate device or computer
Modem
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A device that converts computer digital signal into an analogue signal for transmission. Also does the reverse
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Bridges
bridges are used to connect LAN to LAN, that use the same protocol (communication rules)
Sending out every data packet to all possible destinations would quickly flood larger networks with unnecessary traffic.
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