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NETWORK &

SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATION
MCIT 06103

C.M.N
LAN Devices
• Network devices are physical devices that allow hardware on a
computer network to communicate and interact with each other.
• manage and direct data flow in a network.
• Each device serves a specific role, from simple data forwarding to
complex routing between networks.
1. Switch
• Receives incoming data from one of its ports and redirects (switches)
it to another port or multiple ports that will send the data to its
intended destination(s)
• A switch is a data link layer device.
• There are different types of Switches, some include:
a) L2 Switches - are responsible for forwarding data between devices on the
same network segment.
b) L3 Switches - can route data between different network segments.
c) PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches - provides both data connectivity and
electrical power to compatible devices over a single Ethernet cable.
2. Hub
• A hub accepts signals from a transmitting node and repeats those
signals to all other connected nodes in a broadcast fashion.
• is a multi-port repeater
• is an inefficient and outdated networking device that has been
replaced by switches

• Types of HUB
a) Active Hub
b) Passive Hub
c) Intelligent Hub
3. NIC (Network Interface Card)
• is used to connect the computer to the network.
• Also known as the Network Adapter
• NIC card is a layer 2 device which means that it works on both the
physical and data link layers of the network model.
• is installed in an expansion slot on the motherboard
4. Router
• is a device like a switch that routes data packets based on their IP
addresses.
• is mainly a Network Layer device
• Routers normally connect LANs and WANs
• They have a dynamically updating routing table based on which they
make decisions on routing the data packets.
5. Bridge
• connects two or more network segments, allowing them to function
as a single network.
• The main purpose of a bridge is to improve network performance and
manage traffic more effectively within a Local Area Network (LAN).
• filters traffic based on MAC addresses.
• it operates at the data link layer
• Types of Bridges:
a) Transparent Bridges
b) Source Routing Bridges:
6. Repeater
• Used to regenerate or amplify signals over long distances.
• As network signals travel along cables, they weaken (attenuate).
• A repeater simply receives the weakened signal, amplifies it, and
sends it along, extending the range of the network.
• Repeaters operate solely at the Physical Layer (Layer 1) of the OSI
model
• It Does not analyze or filter traffic; it simply amplifies every bit of data
it receives and sends it forward.
Assignment 1
• How does a switch differ from a hub in a local area network?
• Explain the purpose of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer.
What information does it typically provide to the network?
• What is the function of a router in a LAN, and how does it differ from
a bridge?
End of Lesson

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