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The document provides an overview of basic networking hardware, including RJ-45 connectors, UTP cables, fiber optic cables, switches, network interface cards (NIC), routers, wireless access points, and modems. Each component is defined, detailing its function and importance in networking. The information emphasizes the role of these devices in facilitating data transmission and connectivity in local and wide area networks.

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The document provides an overview of basic networking hardware, including RJ-45 connectors, UTP cables, fiber optic cables, switches, network interface cards (NIC), routers, wireless access points, and modems. Each component is defined, detailing its function and importance in networking. The information emphasizes the role of these devices in facilitating data transmission and connectivity in local and wide area networks.

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FAMILIARISATION OF NETWORKING HARDWARE


PROBLEM DEFNITION
To familiarize basic networking hardware, including RJ-45 connectors, UTP cables, fiber optic
cables, switches, network interface cards (NIC), routers, wireless access points, and modems.
RJ-45
An RJ45 connector is a type of plug or jack that connects Ethernet cables to devices like computers,
routers, and modems. RJ stands for "registered jack and 45 refers to the interface standard
number. RJ45 connectors are used in local area networks (LANs), high-speed modems, and
computer network applications. RJ45 cables can be wired using two different schemes, T-568 A or
B.

UTP
UTP stands for Unshielded Twisted Pair cable. A type of copper cable used for data transmission
in Ethernet networks. It can also be used for voice applications. The twisted design reduces
crosstalk and electromagnetic interference. UTP cables are categorized by their performance and
capabilities, such as Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a. UTP cables are popular because they are inexpensive
and easy to install.
Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optics or Optical Fiber is a technology that transmits data as a light pulse along a glass or
plastic fiber. An Optical Fiber is a cylindrical fiber of glass that is hair-thin in size or any
transparent dielectric medium.
Fiber optics refers to the technology and method of transmitting data as light pulses along a glass
or plastic strand or fiber. Fiber optic cables are used for long-distance and high-performance data
networking. They are capable of transmitting data over longer distances and at higher bandwidths
(data rates) than electrical cables, making them a critical component in modern
telecommunications, internet, and computer networking.

Switch
A network switch connects devices in a network to each other, enabling them to talk by exchanging
data packets. Switches can be hardware devices that manage physical networks or software-based
virtual devices. Switches have many ports, and when data arrives at any port, the destination
address is examined first and some checks are also done and then it is processed to the devices.

NIC
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component without which a computer cannot be
connected over a network. It is a circuit board installed in a computer that provides a dedicated
network connection to the computer. It is also called network interface controller, network adapter,
or LAN adapter. NIC allows communications between computers connected via local area network
(LAN) as well as communications over large-scale network through Internet Protocol (IP).

Router
A Router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. One or
more packet-switched networks or subnetworks can be connected using a router. By sending data
packets to their intended IP addresses, it manages traffic between different networks and permits
several devices to share an Internet connection. A router determines a packet’s future path by
examining the destination IP address of the header and comparing it to the routing database.

Wireless Access Point


In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP) (also just access point (AP)) is a
networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network or
wireless network. As a standalone device, the AP may have a wired or wireless connection to a
switch or router, but in a wireless router it can also be an integral component of the networking
device itself.
Modem
Modem stands for Modulator/Demodulator. A modem is the device that allows your computers,
smartphones, tablets, and other devices to connect to the internet. It does this by converting digital
signals from these devices into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone lines or cable
networks.
Modems can modulate as well as demodulate the signals simultaneously. Modem allows to connect
only a specific number of devices to the internet.

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