Syngress - Eleventh Hour Network+ Exam N10-004 Study Guide (11 ...
Syngress - Eleventh Hour Network+ Exam N10-004 Study Guide (11 ...
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CHAPTER 3<br />
Network Devices<br />
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<strong>Exam</strong> objective in this chapter<br />
■ Network Devices<br />
NETWORK DEVICES<br />
Network devices are the components of a set of interconnected computer systems<br />
that understand the network layout and can efficiently route traffic to its intended<br />
destination. They generally connect to each of the computer systems in the network<br />
via the types of physical media covered in Chapter 2 and provide security<br />
features in addition to the features centered on establishing and maintaining<br />
efficient connectivity.<br />
Fast Facts<br />
There exist a number of different network devices, including routers, switches,<br />
and hubs, each of which maps to a particular layer of the Open Systems Interconnection<br />
(OSI) model. Table 3.1 displays some of these devices and their<br />
mappings.<br />
Repeaters<br />
The repeater will take a signal that may be weakening and regenerate it to its<br />
original strength so that the data doesn’t corrupt as it travels over long distances.<br />
Hubs<br />
Hubs, or concentrators, are central devices where network cabling is connected.<br />
Multiple cables connect into the hub, providing a method for data to be passed<br />
from one cable to another. Characteristics of a hub are as follows: