Network devices

Used to connect computer devices together with identical protocols

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Bridge

Used to connect computer devices together and also reads the hardware addresses of incoming data packets so it can deliver them to the correct destination.

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Bridge

Provides a communication link between computer networks and distributes data packets between them.

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Bridge

Stores and forwards frames (data packets) between the different segments of a network it joins.

• Hub

• Switch

• Router

• Bridge

Connects two networks with different transmission protocols.

• Modem

• Gateway

• Repeater

• Access point

Used to connect a network to the internet.

• Modem

• Gateway

• Repeater

• Access point

Amplifies the signal it receives before transmitting so it can travel longer distances.

• Modem

• Gateway

• Repeater

• Access point

Creates a wireless local area network (WLAN), usually in an office or a large building.

• Modem

• Gateway

• Repeater

• Access point