what is network?
NETWORK is a collection of computers and mobile devices connected together via communication devices and tansmission media


COMMUNICATION DEVICES
TRANSMISSION MEDIA



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