Network Hardware and Physical Media

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Network Hardware & Physical Media	Summary of flashcards -Router -Switches -Fibre optic -Coaxial -Twisted Coaxial
Router Image: 8ba8eb95-7894-4642-8682-b5800894dfee (image/jpg)	This is a hardware device that routes data (hence the name) from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection. A router acts like a coin sorting machine, allowing only authorized machines to connect to other computer systems. Most routers also keep log files about the local network activity
	A switch is used to network multiple computers together. Switches made for the consumer market are typically small, flat boxes with 4 to 8 Ethernet ports. These ports can connect to computers, cable or DSL modems, and other switches. High-end switches can have more than 50 ports and often are rack mounted.

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