Network Devices

      

Hardware devices that are used to connect computers, printers, fax machines and other electronic devices to a network are called network devices. These devices transfer data in a fast, secure and correct way over same or different networks. Network devices may be inter-network or intra-network. Some devices are installed on the device, like NIC card or RJ45 connector, whereas some are part of the network, like router, switch, etc.

Types of network devices

·         Hub

·         Switch

·         Router

·         Bridge

·         Gateway

·         Modem

·         Repeater

·         NIC Card