Computer Studies Made Simple : Different Components Of Local Area Networks:

Different Components Of Local Area Networks

Following are various components of a Local Area Network

Gateway

Router

Bridge

Network Interface Card

Communication Medium

Gateway:

This device connects networks together and converts the data according to the type of protocol

And thus can connect multiple networks with different types of protocol together.

Router:

This device connects multiple networks with various types of protocols together and can also be used if networs are operating in various countries

Bridge:

This device is used to connect similar types of networks

Network Interface Card:

This type of device physically connects a computer to a network and controls flow of information between computer and network.

Communication Medium:

This refers to medium that are used to connect different computers for the purpose of data transfer.

The major types of this medium include:

Co-axial cables

Fibreoptic cables