Network Components

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Server Network Printer

Definition: A computer system that Definition: A printer that is

is used as the central repository of accessible via a network connection,
data & various programs that are making it usable by other computers
shared by users in a network. connected to the network.
(How Stuff Works, n.d.) (Computer Hope, 2017)

Router Switch

Definition: Small electronic devices Definition: A small hardware device

that join multiple computer that channels incoming data from
networks together using either multiple input ports (ethernet etc.)
wired or wireless connections. to a specific output port.
(Mitchell, 2019) (Rouse, 2019)
 Modem Wireless Access Point

Definition: A hardware component Definition: (WAP) is a hardware

that allows a computer or device,
such as a router or switch, to
connect to the internet.
(Tech Terms, 2019)
device or configured node on a local
area network (LAN) that allows
wireless devices and wired networks
to connect through a wireless
standard, such as Wi-Fi.
(Techopedia, n.d.)

Network Interface Card

Definition: (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, that

is installed inside of a computer so that it may connect to a network. Most
commonly via an ethernet cable.
(Rouse, network interface card (NIC), 2019)
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