Networking · Introduction to Networking
Networking Devices
Understand the basic roles of routers, switches, modems, and hubs.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
Networking DevicesDescribe the key ideas behind “Networking Devices” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
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What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “Networking Devices” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Router
- Switch
- Modem and hub
Try it
Match each device to the traffic-handling job it performs.
Quick recap
Understand the basic roles of routers, switches, modems, and hubs.