Components of a Network
The 6 main compenents of a network
WHAT IS A NETWORK?
1.Router
A router is a device that forwards data packets between computer networks, creating an overlay internetwork
2.Switch
A network switch is a computer networking device that links network segments or network devices.
3.Hub
a hub is a device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment.
The Six main Compenents of a Network
4.server
In most common use, a server is a physical computer (a computer hardware system) dedicated to run one or more services (as a host), to serve the needs of the users of other computers on a network.
5.client
A client is a piece of computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by a server. The server is often (but not always) on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by way of a network.
6.NIC
A network interface controller (also known as a network interface card, network adapter, LAN adapter and by similar terms) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.