Network+hardware

Hardware devices are required in order to connect computers to a network. These include:


 * Hub
 * Switch
 * Router
 * Bridge
 * Network Interface Card
 * Repeater

Task 1
Watch this short video media type="youtube" key="8bPj9KDyUBw?fs=1" height="385" width="480"

In your own words explain the difference between a hub, a switch and a router

Task 2
(a) What is the purpose of a network bridge? (b) What does a repeater do? (c) What is an NIC?