COMMUNICATION DEVICE .
DEFINITION:
Hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data,instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
COMMUNICATION DEVICE
Hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data,instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
COMMUNICATION DEVICE
| TERMS |
DEFINITION |
Modem |
A device the enables a computer to communicate over analog netwoking media such as connectiong the Internet via telephones lines. Wireless Modem: modem that connects to the serial port but does not connect to telephone lines. It receives through the air. |
Router |
A device that connects multiple networks together; routes packets to their next location in order to effieciently reach their destinations. |
Switch |
A device used to connects multiple devices on a single (typically wired) network; forward packets to only the intended recipient. |
Wireless Access Point |
A device on a network that connects wireless devices to that network. |
Hub |
The device that provides a common central/connection point for nodes on network. |
Network Interface Cards(NIC)/Network Card |
An adapter/expansion card that connect a computer to a network. |
Repeater |
A device that enhance the weaken signal and repeat it at its original strength. |