NETWORK DEVICES
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT NETWORK DEVICES? Network devices are hardware components that enable communication and data exchange between computers and other devices in a network. They are essential for setting up, maintaining, and managing networks, ranging from small home setups to large enterprise infrastructures. Below are the common types of network devices: Switch A switch is a network device that operates at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. It connects devices within a Local Area Network (LAN) and forwards data frames to the appropriate device based on MAC addresses. It is more efficient than a hub, as it only sends data to the intended recipient rather than broadcasting to all connected devices. Hub A hub is a network device that operates at the Physical Layer (Layer 1) of the OSI model. It connects multiple devices in a Local Area Network (LAN) and forwards data to all connected devices. Router A router is a network device that operates at the Network Layer (Layer 3) ...