Network hardware

Enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other

• Wireless Access Point

• Network Interface Card

• Switch

• Server

A printer which sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper.

• Inkjet printer

• Laser printer

A card that enables a device to connect to a network to send and receive data.

• Switch

• Server

• Network Interface Card

• Hub

A device that awaits and responds to requests for data e.g. provides clients with access to files

• Server

• Hub

• Router

• Firewall

Links clients to the server and relays messages to specific devices on the network

• Hub

• Switch

• Server

• NIC

Links clients to the server but relays messages to all devices on the network

• Switch

• Hub

• Router

• Modem

A device that transfers data from one network to another in an intelligent way. Connects LANS to WANs and LANS to internet.

• Switch

• Hub

• Router

• NIC

The radio waves or cables that transport data on a network.

• WiFi

• Cable

• Transmission media

Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket.

• Twisted Pair cable

• Fibre Optic Cable

• WiFi

A device that connects your network to the Internet.

• Modem

• NIC

• Switch

• Hub