what is network? NETWORK is a collection of computers and mobile devices connected together via communication devices and tansmission media |
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COMMUNICATION DEVICES |
TRANSMISSION MEDIA |
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Hub provide common central connection for nodes on network Switch connect multiple devices on network MODEM enables a computer to communicate over analog networking media WIRELESS ACCESS POINT connect wireless devices to network ROUTER connect multiple network together NETWORK INTERFACE CARD expansion card that connect a computer to a network WIRELESS NETWORK INTERFACE CARD expansion card that connect a wireless devis to a network REPEATER enhance weaken signal and repeat it as its original strength |
TWISTED PAIR CABLE consisting of pairs of copper wire that twisted together COAXIAL CABLE is 3 layers consisting an insulating material, woven/braided metal and plastic outer coating FIBRE OPTIC CABLE consist dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal INFRARED send signals using infrared light waves from 1 device to another MICROWAVE is radio wave provide high speed signal transmission CELLULAR RADIO is a form of broadcast radio that is in wide use for mobile communication BROADCAST RADIO distribute radio signal through the air over the long distance & short COMMUNICATION SATELLITE is an earth-orbiting device that relays communications signals over a long distance BLUETOOTH is networking standard for very short-range wireless connection |