Network Devices

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Which device in a computer provides wired or wireless network connection?: Network Interface Card
What does a NIC's speed rating primarily determine?: Maximum data rate the device can handle
What is the primary function of a network switch within a LAN?: Direct incoming data frames to specific device
Which device connects a LAN to the wider Internet?: Router that routes packets between networks
Why are routers essential to the Internet?: They forward packets between separate networks
Where is a wireless access point typically connected?: Connected into a network switch or infrastructure
What best describes a home multifunction networking device?: Device combining router, switch, and WAP
Why are unshielded Ethernet cables vulnerable in some environments?: They pick up electromagnetic interference from surroundings
Which device should you install to allow several wired desktop PCs in one room to communicate with each other?: A dedicated network switch
Which device connects a company’s LAN to the wider Internet and routes packets between networks?: A network router between networks
Which device would you add to a wired network to provide wireless access for laptops and smartphones?: A wireless access point device
Which built-in piece of hardware must a computer have to connect to a network over Ethernet or WiFi?: A network interface card
If you need very high speed and long-distance connectivity between buildings, which cable type should you choose?: A fibre optic cable
Which cable type is least affected by electromagnetic interference?: A fibre optic cable
If you want a single home device that provides Internet routing, wired ports, and WiFi, what is commonly used?: A multifunction home router device

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