Network Hardware

Identifies whether the data packet is for your LAN or not

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Shares data between all computers

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address

• Switch
• Hub
• Repeater
• Modem

The further apart the networked computers, the ... the signal will become

• Stronger
• Weaker

Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?

• Switch
• Hub

Select all correct statements about routers

3 correct answers

• Connects your LAN to other LANs

• Checks if the incoming data packet is for your network

• Picks the most efficient route for your outgoing data packets

• Connects your device to the Internet

Select all pieces of network hardware that you will need for your OCR exam

3 correct answers

• Router

• Switch

• Bridge

• Gateway

• NIC

... allows a computer to connect to a wired network.​ It allows data packets to travel to and from a computer and uses the MAC address. It allows an Ethernet cable to be plugged into this.

• Router

• Switch

• Network Interface Card

• Wireless Access Point

A device that connects two or more nodes/devices together and directs data packets to the correct device using the MAC address.

• Wireless Access Point

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

A computer device that provides a service to another computer for example this could be to save files and software centrally, store emails or hold a queue of documents waiting to be printed.

• Switch

• Wireless Access Point

• Network Interface Card

• Server