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Networking Devices

The document outlines various networking devices including modems, hubs, switches, routers, access points, gateways, repeaters, bridges, firewalls, and NICs, detailing their functions in connecting and managing networks. It also describes different network topologies such as bus, star, ring, mesh, tree, and hybrid, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of topology in determining network structure, efficiency, cost, and fault tolerance.

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Networking Devices

The document outlines various networking devices including modems, hubs, switches, routers, access points, gateways, repeaters, bridges, firewalls, and NICs, detailing their functions in connecting and managing networks. It also describes different network topologies such as bus, star, ring, mesh, tree, and hybrid, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of topology in determining network structure, efficiency, cost, and fault tolerance.

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Networking devices:

1. Modem

Converts digital signals from a computer into analog signals for transmission over telephone
lines (and vice versa).

Used for connecting to the internet.

2. Hub

A basic device that connects multiple computers in a network.

Broadcasts data to all devices, which may cause collisions.

3. Switch

More advanced than a hub.

Connects devices in a network and forwards data only to the intended recipient using MAC
addresses.

4. Router

Connects different networks (e.g., home network to the internet).

Forwards data packets based on IP addresses.

Provides security features like firewalls and NAT.

5. Access Point (AP)

Extends a wired network by creating a wireless network.

Provides Wi-Fi connectivity to devices.

6. Gateway

Acts as a translator between two different network protocols.


Connects networks that use different architectures.

7. Repeater

Strengthens signals to extend the range of a network.

Commonly used in wireless networks.

8. Bridge

Connects two different LAN segments.

Filters traffic and reduces network collisions.

9. Firewall (Hardware/Software)

Protects the network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on security rules.

10. NIC (Network Interface Card)

Hardware installed in a computer or device to enable it to connect to a network.

Network topology

Network topology refers to the arrangement of computers, devices, and connections in a


communication network. It shows how nodes (computers, printers, routers, etc.) are
connected and how data flows between them.

Types of Network Topology:

1. Bus Topology

All devices are connected to a single backbone (cable).

Simple and cost-effective, but failure of the main cable stops the network.

2. Star Topology

All devices connect to a central hub or switch.

Easy to manage, but hub failure brings down the network.


3. Ring Topology

Devices are connected in a circular path.

Data travels in one direction, but a break in the ring affects the whole network.

4. Mesh Topology

Every device connects to every other device.

Highly reliable (no single point of failure), but costly to implement.

5. Tree (Hierarchical) Topology

Combination of star and bus topologies with a root node and branches.

Good for large networks but complex to manage.

6. Hybrid Topology

Combination of two or more topologies (e.g., star-bus, star-ring).

Flexible and scalable, but expensive.

In short: Topology decides network structure, efficiency, cost, and fault tolerance.

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