DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS
CONNECTING DEVICES
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Question
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Network devices called concentrators because they serve as a central connection point for a LAN. It extends the range of a signal by receiving then regenerating it and sending it out all other ports. Allows for collisions on the network segment and are often not a good solution.
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switch
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Computer
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Router
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Hub
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hub. A hub is a physical device used to join multiple devices on the same LAN. For example, a laptop, desktop computer and printer can connect into a hub’s ports with Ethernet cables and be part of the same local network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Routing different networks While a router that connects a LAN with the Internet or a wide area network (WAN) is called a border router, or gateway router.
Detailed explanation-3: -In networks, the switch is the device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.
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