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Computer Network Communication Devices

This document discusses several computer network communication devices: Hubs are centralized devices that connect all computers directly to broadcast data to all ports. Switches store MAC addresses in tables to send data only to the requested address, unlike hubs. Network interface cards (NICs), also called LAN cards, are the most important devices and have unique MAC addresses. They connect computers to the network using communication cables and are assigned IP addresses. Routers route data between different networks and help connect logical and physical networks. Other devices include modems, gateways, and cables.

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Computer Network Communication Devices

This document discusses several computer network communication devices: Hubs are centralized devices that connect all computers directly to broadcast data to all ports. Switches store MAC addresses in tables to send data only to the requested address, unlike hubs. Network interface cards (NICs), also called LAN cards, are the most important devices and have unique MAC addresses. They connect computers to the network using communication cables and are assigned IP addresses. Routers route data between different networks and help connect logical and physical networks. Other devices include modems, gateways, and cables.

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Computer Network

Communication Devices
AMIT KUMAR
MBA(ii)
11006
Computer Network Communication
Devices
 the devices which help in communication
between computers
Hubs
 If we talk about networks on larger scale hub(s) are required
to build network. All computers are connected directly to the
hub as hub performs as centralized device the network. When
data is sent to the hub it broadcasts the data to all the ports
of the hub and then it is sent to destination computer on the
network. If hubs fails to perform its routine functions it will
halt the working of the entire network until it is put back in
normal condition
Switches
 Switch is another important device when we talk about
computer network on broader spectrum. It is used at the
same place as hub is but the only difference between the two
is that switch possess switching table with in it. Switching
tables store the MAC addresses of every computer it is
connected to and send the data to only requested address
unlike hub which broadcasts the data too all the ports.
Switches can be considered advance form of hubs.
NIC Adapters
 NIC is Network Interface Card; this is the most important device in
building network. These adapters are the most common part of
computers which are used in our homes and offices .Nic is also
referred to LAN, i.e. is Local area network card. Communication
mediums (cables) are attached to this card to build network. This
device has unique Mac address. To build network unique IP address
is assign to this LAN card to begun communication. In case of
developing WLAN, instead of LAN card we use Wireless card. Its
functionality is same as simple LAN card; it is just wireless
communication device which connects to router for communication.
  
Routers:

 Router is intelligent device which routes data to


destination computers. It helps in connecting two
different logical and physical networks together.
others
 Modems
 Gateways
 cables
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