Description For Network Devices
A network device is any piece of hardware or software that facilitates communication and data transfer within a computer network. Here are some common types of network devices:
- Router: A router is a hardware device that connects multiple networks together and routes data packets between them.
- Switch: A switch is a hardware device that connects multiple devices within a local area network (LAN) and forwards data packets between them.
- Access Point: An access point (AP) is a hardware device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
- Modem: A modem (short for modulator-demodulator) is a hardware device that converts digital signals from a computer or network into analog signals suitable for transmission over a communication channel, such as a telephone line or cable line.
- Firewall: A firewall is a software or hardware device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
