Network Components

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for the following.
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Server

(How does our service work?)

Definition: Servers are computers that supply information to other

computers. (Christensson, 2005)

Router

(Wireless router, 2016)

Definition: Routers are physical connection points between two networks

made to enhance modems. (Beal)

Modem

(Unknown, Modem, 2016)

Definition: A modem connects to your phone cable and converts analog

signals into digital signals that your digital signals that your computer is
able to read. (Unknown, What is the Purpose of A Modem?)

Network Printer

Definition: A network printer is any printer that connected to network

either via an Ethernet cable or over a wireless network connection.
(Definition of: network printer)

Switch

(Gibson, 2010)
Definition: A switch is a piece of hardware that creates more Ethernet
ports and allows faster communications between the source of the
information and the destination. (Unknown, Switch)

Wireless Access Point

(Unknown, 2009)

Definition: A wireless access point is any physical hardware device

that is able to connect to your local area network to provide you
with an internet connection and wireless connectivity between
multiple devices. (Unknown, Wireless Access Point (WAP))
Network Interface Card

(Certiology Everything Certified)

Definition: Network interface cards are computer chips that allow
our computers to connect, either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable,
and send and receive information from the internet or to another
computer, via a connected network. (Zandbergen, n.d.)

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2016, from PC:
http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/47906/networkprinter
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