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Network Components

This document defines and provides images for common network components. It defines a server as a central repository for shared data and programs. A network printer can be used by connected computers. A router joins computer networks using wired or wireless connections. A switch channels incoming data to specific output ports. A modem allows devices to connect to the internet. A wireless access point allows wireless and wired networks to connect through Wi-Fi. A network interface card installs inside a computer to connect it to a network, typically via Ethernet.

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Network Components

This document defines and provides images for common network components. It defines a server as a central repository for shared data and programs. A network printer can be used by connected computers. A router joins computer networks using wired or wireless connections. A switch channels incoming data to specific output ports. A modem allows devices to connect to the internet. A wireless access point allows wireless and wired networks to connect through Wi-Fi. A network interface card installs inside a computer to connect it to a network, typically via Ethernet.

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Network Components

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Server Network Printer

Definition: A computer system that Definition: A printer that is


is used as the central repository of accessible via a network connection,
data & various programs that are making it usable by other computers
shared by users in a network. connected to the network.
(How Stuff Works, n.d.) (Computer Hope, 2017)

Router Switch

Definition: Small electronic devices Definition: A small hardware device


that join multiple computer that channels incoming data from
networks together using either multiple input ports (ethernet etc.)
wired or wireless connections. to a specific output port.
(Mitchell, 2019) (Rouse, 2019)
Modem Wireless Access Point

Definition: A hardware component Definition: (WAP) is a hardware


that allows a computer or device, device or configured node on a local
such as a router or switch, to area network (LAN) that allows
connect to the internet. wireless devices and wired networks
(Tech Terms, 2019) to connect through a wireless
standard, such as Wi-Fi.
(Techopedia, n.d.)

Network Interface Card

Definition: (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, that


is installed inside of a computer so that it may connect to a network. Most
commonly via an ethernet cable.
(Rouse, network interface card (NIC), 2019)
References
Computer Hope. (2017, April 26). Network printer. Retrieved from Computer
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How Stuff Works. (n.d.). What is a network server? Retrieved from How Stuff
Works: https://computer.howstuffworks.com/what-is-network-
server.htm
Mitchell, B. (2019, August 29). What Is a Router for Computer Networks?
Retrieved from Lifewire: https://www.lifewire.com/how-routers-work-
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Rouse, M. (2019, February). network interface card (NIC). Retrieved from Tech
Target: https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/definition/network-
interface-card
Rouse, M. (2019, August). network switch. Retrieved from Tech Target:
https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/definition/switch
Tech Terms. (2019, September 2). Modem. Retrieved from Tech Terms:
https://techterms.com/definition/modem
Techopedia. (n.d.). Wireless Access Point (WAP). Retrieved from Techopedia:
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/13538/wireless-access-point-
wap

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