Thursday, 23 October 2014

Computer Studies Made Simple : Devices used for connecting Computer Networks

Gateway:

A gateway is a device that connects two or more networks with different types of protocols.

This device converts data according to the protocol.

The computer on a Local Area Network   require gateway access to internet

Bridges

A bridge is a device that connects two network segments.

It connects similar types of networks.

On receiving a signal,the bridge decides which segment the signal should be sent to.

It reads the address of sending and reciving computers

Advantages

It increases network performance


It reduces network traffic

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