Communications Hardware

What is a modem used for?

• Directs data in a network. Passes data between home computers.

• Converts data to a signal so it can be easily sent and received over a phone line, cable, or satellite connection.

• Allow connections to multiple devices, manage ports, manage VLAN security settings

• Uses wired connection to connect multiple devices to a Local Area Network (LAN)

What is a hub used for?

• Use wired connection to connect multiple devices to a Local Area Network (LAN)

• Directs data in a network. Passes data between home computers, and between computers and the modem.

• Converts data to a signal so it can be easily sent and received over a phone line, cable, or satellite connection

• Allow connections to multiple devices, manage ports, manage VLAN security settings.

What is a switch used for?

• •Use wired connection to connect multiple devices to a Local Area Network (LAN)

• Allow connections to multiple devices, manage ports, manage VLAN security settings

• Converts data to a signal so it can be easily sent and received over a phone line, cable, or satellite connection

• Directs data in a network. Passes data between home computers, and between computers and the modem.

What is a router used for?

• Provides wireless network connection to users.

• Directs data in a network. Passes data between home computers, and between computers and the modem.

• Allow connections to multiple devices, manage ports, manage VLAN security settings

• •Use wired connection to connect multiple devices to a Local Area Network (LAN)

What is this?

• Switch

• Wireless Access Point

• All in one Hybrid Hub

• Modem

What type of connection is this?

• Copper

• Coaxial

• WiFi

• Fibre

What device is this?

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Modem

What is this device?

• Wireless Access Point

• Router

• Modem

• Network Hub

What type of connection is shown here?

• Copper

• Fibre direct

• Fibre to cabinet

• Fibre / Copper hybrid

Which of these are wireless technologies?

• Ethernet

• WiFi

• Copper

• Fibre Optics

• Bluetooth