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lan hardware - Coggle Diagram
lan hardware
network interface card
every computer has one
use a protocol to determine how a connection should work
allow connection of wireless and wired connections to a network
wireless access point
allow wireless connection
more convenient
less bandwith than a wired connection
router
creates a wan from many lans
uses an ip address to route traffic
cannot connect to a wan without a router
copper cables
copper effects overall quality of transition
wired connects allow best bandwidth
a set of wires of receiving and transmitting
switch
send data between computers on a lan
switches learn what devices are connect to help optimise traffic
fibre optic
uses light to tranmit data
cover much greater distances