3.01 Understand the physical components of a network.

3.01b Functions of Network Devices

3.01b Functions of Network Devices

Read each scenario, and identify the name of the network device used.
Wireless Access Point
End device

Switch
Modem

Router
Ethernet cable

modem
1. Walker has connected a device to his computer
that converts a computer's digital signal into frequencies that travel over
telephone or television lines via coaxial cables. When the signal is
received, the device converts the frequencies back into digital data that can
be read by his computer.
Wireless access point
2. The network administrator at ABC
High School installed a network printer. He hardwired the printer to a
device that allows users to print to the network printer.
switch
3. Rosa works for a lawyer. The lawyer is setting up
another office on the other side of town. Rosa needs to purchase a network
device that will allow the lawyer to access their clients files from their new
office.
___router______ 4. Melinda has a device in her home that helps connect
her laptops, tablets, and her xBox360 to the Internet without a need for
wires.
___end device______ 5. Melinda has several devices in her home that
she wants to connect to her home network. She has a laptop, tablet, printer
and xBox. Which term identifies these types of devices?
____ethernet cable_____ 6. Melinda connects her home computer to the
router using a transmission media that is hardwired rather than wireless.