Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST Term

WEEK 2

NETWORK DEVICES

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NETWORK DEVICES

The network devices are the nodes of the network. They are devices that aid connection and communication. The common network devices are;

• The Hub
• The network interface card
• The switch
• The router
• The model

THE HUB

A hub is a device that connects the other entire device in a star network together. Every device in the network connects directly to the hub through a single cable.

The hub receives a message from a device and broadcasts it to all the other devices in the network and monitors it for collision to the destination.

Due to the fact that the hub broadcast messages, any message sent by the hub is received by all the devices.... View More