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What is the primary function of a router?
To route data packets based on their IP addresses
What is the main purpose of a modem?
To allow a computer or device to connect to the Internet
What is a NIC used for?
To connect a computer to a network
What is the physical layout of a network referred to as?
Physical topology
In a star network topology, what do all devices connect to?
A central hub or switch
What is the network topology in which every device is connected to every other device?
Mesh
What is the primary purpose of internetworking devices?
To connect networks and extend their distance
What is the main function of a hub in a network?
To connect wires from different branches
What is a characteristic of WAN devices?
Operate over the geography of telecommunications carriers
What is the advantage of a switch over a bridge?
It can boost its efficiency and performance
What is the purpose of a repeater in a network?
To regenerate weak or corrupted signals
What is the benefit of using a LAN device?
It provides full-time connectivity to local services
Explore the lecture on internetworking devices used for connecting networks, the purposes of having these devices, and LAN devices. Learn about how these devices help in connecting a greater number of nodes, extending network distance, localizing traffic, merging networks, and isolating network problems for easier diagnosis.
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