Network Devices

Ø Network devices are physical devices that enable communication and interaction between hardware on a computer network. Network devices are building blocks that permit communication between services and the endpoints that consume those services. In other words, they're connectors that allow devices on a network to communicate with one another. Enabling communication on a network means anything that helps data get from source to destination. The goal of networking devices is to provide for smooth communication between various hardware linked to a network. Adding a network device facilitates the seamless sharing of network resources between different systems.

Ø Network devices may be inter-network or intra-network. Some devices are installed on the device, like NIC card or connectors , whereas some are part of the network, like router, switch, etc. Let us explore some of these devices in greater detail.

Ø The network devices are

o Modem

o Network Bridge

o Hub

o Repeater

o Switch

o Router

o Cisco Firewall

o Wireless Access Point

o VoIP