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Hardware for a LAN - Coggle Diagram
Hardware for a LAN
Fibre Optic
uses light to transmit data
high bandwidth
no loss of signal
more expensive
Copper Cabling
electrical signals
lower bandwidth
loss of siganl over long distances
WAP
wireless access point
allows access to a wireless network
Wireless
Advantages
no need for cables
generally cheaper
portable connection
Disadvantages
lower bandwidth
may not get a signal
less secure
NIC
connects a device to a wired network