Communication Hardware Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a Network Hub?
A
All devices connected via a bus, all data is “seen” by all the attached devices
2
Q
What is a Network Switch?
A
Data only travels between the sender and receiving device
3
Q
What is a router?
A
A device which connects to the Internet to sends and receive data
4
Q
What is a wireless access point?
A
A device connected to the Core Network Switch to connect devices wireless to a corporate network
5
Q
What is a hybrid network hub?
A
This acts as a router, a wired switch and a wireless access point
6
Q
What is a Network Socket?
A
The socket which the network cable connects to
7
Q
What is a Patch Panel?
A
This is installed in the Network Cabinet and terminates each of the cables from the Network Sockets
