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End-user device
Any desktop or
laptop
computer, any
tablet
, smart phone, or other mobile device
End-user device does not include
removable
storage like
USB flash drives
What is the purpose of the
Switch
?
It is used to connect
nodes
that want to connect to a
network
.
What else does the
Switch
do?
Transmits
data
coming from the
source
port, only to the
destination
port.
What is the purpose of the
Router
?
Packet routing.
What is the purpose of the
HUB
?
Connects
nodes
that want to connect to the network.
What is the purpose of the
Repeater
?
To extend the range of a
network signal
and boost
weak signals
.
What is the purpose of a
Bridge
?
Performs
packet routing
by connecting to
computer networks
.
What is the purpose of the
Modem
?
Communication for
home networks
to access the internet.
What is the purpose of a
Firewall
?
Blocking
/Allowing
traffic
according to certain rules.
What is the purpose of the
Gateway
?
Networking
between 2 networks.