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    Seven different networking components are hubs, switches, routers, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and wireless access points. Hubs broadcast all data to all ports, switches only send data to the destination port, and routers direct data between networks. Bridges segment networks and gateways provide connectivity between networks. Firewalls filter network traffic and wireless access points broadcast wireless signals for devices to connect to a network. These components work together to connect devices, share resources, and control traffic flow within computer networks.

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    Seven different networking components are hubs, switches, routers, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and wireless access points. Hubs broadcast all data to all ports, switches only send data to the destination port, and routers direct data between networks. Bridges segment networks and gateways provide connectivity between networks. Firewalls filter network traffic and wireless access points broadcast wireless signals for devices to connect to a network. These components work together to connect devices, share resources, and control traffic flow within computer networks.

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    Seven different networking components are hubs, switches, routers, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and wireless access points. Hubs broadcast all data to all ports, switches only send data to the destination port, and routers direct data between networks. Bridges segment networks and gateways provide connectivity between networks. Firewalls filter network traffic and wireless access points broadcast wireless signals for devices to connect to a network. These components work together to connect devices, share resources, and control traffic flow within computer networks.

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    Computer

    Networking
    Devices
    Seven Different Networking Components
    What is a network device?
    • Components used to connect computers as well as
    other electrical devices together in order to share
    resources such as printers and fax machines.
    Devices used in
    Networking
    • The different devices or components used in
    networking include:
    • Hubs
    • Switches
    • Routers
    • Network bridges
    • Gateways
    • Firewalls
    • Wireless AP (Access Points)
    What is a Hub?
    • A small rectangular box that joins computers
    together through ports on the back of the hub.

    • Picture of a 4 – Port Ethernet Hub (below)

    Ethernet hub – Wikipedia. [online image]. Available en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet hub


    How does a Hub work?
    • A hub receives data packets and passes on all the
    Information it receives to all the other computers
    connected to the hub.

    • Information is also sent to the computer that sent


    the information!

    • Example: if computer 1 wants to communicate with


    computer 3, the data will be sent to all the
    computers on the network since hubs do not know
    the destination of the information it receives.
    Diagram of a hub network

    Main PC
    Hub Ethernet PC 1

    PC 2
    Additional Information
    about Hubs
    • Most hubs contain 4 ports some have 5 or more
    ports.

    • Hubs can be used for a smaller network such as a


    home network or a small office network.

    • Hubs are not that expensive most range for less


    than $30.

    • Hubs may not be the best option for sophisticated


    or complex networks.
    What is a Switch?
    • Switches look similar to hubs in that they are
    rectangular in shape. Manageable switches are
    usually a little bigger than unmanageable switches.
    A switch also has ports on the back.

    Network switch – net gear.[online image]. Available http://www.senasum.blogspot.com, July 9, 2013


    How does a Switch work?
    • Switches work about the same way as hubs. Unlike
    hubs, switches can identify the destination of a
    packet.

    • Switches send information only to the computer


    that is suppose to receive the information.

    • Switches can also send and retrieve information at


    the same time which makes sending information
    faster to retrieve than hubs.
    Diagram of a Switch
    Network

    Switch Diagram. LindyConnectionPerfection.[online image]. Available http://www.lindy-international.com, July 9, 2013


    Additional Information
    about Switches
    • Switches are a better option than hubs for larger
    networks or home networks with 4 or more
    connected computers.

    • Switches can range in price from $30 up to $100 or


    more depending on if the switch is manageable or
    unmanageable, usually unmanageable switches
    are less in price versus managed switches.
    What is a Router?
    • A specialized computer programmed to interface
    between different networks.

    • Netgear-wndr4000-ddwrt-450 – Most Popular VPN Service Providers & DD-WRT Routers. [online image]. www.flashrouters.com, July 12, 2013.
    How does a Router work?
    • A router receives data from the user.

    • Looks for the remote address of the other computer


    making routing decisions along the way

    • Forwards the user data out to a different interface


    that is closer to the remote computer
    Diagram of a Router
    Additional Information
    about Routers
    • Routers make sure data sent over the Internet goes
    where it needs to go and not where it is not needed.

    • Acts like a traffic controller, working to cut down


    congestion throughout the network and keeps
    everything flowing smoothly along the best path.

    • Routers are the only type of equipment that looks at


    every single packet passing by on the network.

    • Home network router including wireless routers can cost


    anywhere from $40 to $150 or higher.
    What is a Bridge?
    • A hardware device used to create a connection
    between two separate computer networks or to
    divide one network into two.

    • Filters data traffic at a network boundary and


    reduces the amount of traffic on a LAN dividing it
    into two segments.

    • I -4E to Ethernet (10/100M) Network Bridge. [online image]. Network Bridge. Available at www.freewtc.com. July 12, 2013.
    How does a Bridge work?
    • Each bridge consist of a MAC address and operates at
    layer 2 of the OSI model

    • When a packet is received on the bridge ports the


    forwarding table including the MAC address is
    automatically updated to map the source MAC address
    to the network port from which the packet originated

    • The gateway then process the received packet


    according to the packet’s type.
    Diagram of a Bridge
    Additional Information
    about Bridges
    • A bridge examines each message on a LAN and
    passes the ones known to be within the same LAN.

    • Computer addresses have no relationship to


    location in a bridging network.

    • A bridge is sometimes referred to as a brouter.

    • Wireless network bridges can costs anywhere from


    $100 to $1000 or more depending on the type of
    bridge purchased.
    What is a Gateway?
    • A communication device that provides a remote
    network with connectivity to the host network.

    • Gateway Network Communications [online image]. Available www.hiwtc.com


    How a Gateway Works
    • The gateway node acts like a proxy server and
    firewall

    • The gateway uses forwarding tables to determine


    where packet are to be sent
    Gateway Diagram
    Additional Information
    about Gateways
    • On the Internet a node or stopping point can be a
    gateway.

    • The computers controlling traffic within a network


    are gateway nodes.

    • A gateway is also associated with a router.


    What is a Firewall?
    • Hardware or software device that protects a
    computer network from unauthorized access.

    • Firewall Sling Secure Smartphone. [online image]. Available www.slingsecure.com


    How a Firewall works
    • Firewalls filters the information coming through the
    Internet connection into a user private network.

    • To control traffic in and out of the network firewalls


    one or more of the three methods are used
    including:
    • Packet filtering
    • Proxy service
    • Stateful inspection
    Diagram of Firewall
    Additional Information
    about Firewalls
    • Most home network routers have built in firewall.
    • The term “firewall” originated from firefighting, where a firewall
    is a barrier established to prevent the spread of a fire.

    • A firewall works with the proxy server making request on behalf


    of workstation users.

    • There are a number of features firewalls can include from


    logging and reporting to setting alarms of an attack.

    • Costs for host based firewalls usually costs around $100 or less.
    Some may costs more depending on different things such as
    features included or if its an enterprise based system.
    What is a Wireless Access
    Point?
    • A small hardware device featuring built-in network
    adapter, antenna, and radio signals.
    • Configured nodes on a WLAN.

    • Wireless Access Points, Page 2. [online image]. Available compnetworking.about.com


    How a Wireless Access
    Point works?
    • Operates using radio frequency technology

    • Broadcast wireless signals computers can detect


    and use

    • A wireless network adapter is implemented while


    using a wireless access point, most computers
    today already have network adapters built into the
    computer.
    Diagram of Wireless
    Access Point

    RxNT – The eprescribing System. [online image]. Available www.rxnt.com


    Additional Information
    about Access Points
    • The access point usually connects to the router

    • A hotspot is a application wireless users can


    connect to the Internet.

    • Aps are used throughout a home network, usually


    through only one AP.

    • Wireless access points can cost anywhere from $30


    and up depending on the type purchased.
    Websites Used
    • Searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition
    • About.com
    • Howstuffworks.com
    • Windows.microsoft.com

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