Common Network Connectivity Devices

Common Network Connectivity Devices
Now that you are familiar with the various types of network media and connections, you should learn about some devices commonly found on today’s networks. Because these devices connect
network entities, they are known as connectivity devices:

• The network interface card (NIC)
• The hub
• The switch
• The bridge
• The router
• The gateway
• Other devices

Note:

These will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 2, “The OSI Model.”