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hardware device capable of transmitting an analog or digital signal over the telephone, other communication wire, or wirelessly


TYPE OF COMMUNICATION DEVICE


TYPE
DEFINATION
MODEM
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A device that enables a computer to communicate over analog networking media such as connecting the Internet via telephone lines

ROUTER
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A device that connects multiple networks together ; routes packets to their next location in order to efficiently reach their destination.
SWITCH
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A device that connects multiple networks together ; routes packets to their next location in order to efficiently reach their destination.
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
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A device on a network that connects wireless devices to that network .
HUB
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A device on a network that connects wireless devices to that network .
REPEATER
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A device that takes a weaken signal and repeat it at its original strength (to enhance the signal)