Introduction to Packet-Switching

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Shared channel (transmission media), NIC (Network Interface Card), and devices (end devices)

The hardware that directly accesses the network.

<p>An end device is where a message originates from or where it is received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wired (cables) and Wireless (Air)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metallic wires and Fiber optics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To amplify and retransmit signals to extend the network's reach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NIC directly accesses the network, enabling the device to send and receive data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexibility, mobility, and reduced need for physical cabling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>End devices are where messages originate or are received, playing a crucial role in data transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers