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    This document defines and provides images for common network components. It defines a server as a central repository for shared data and programs. A network printer can be used by connected computers. A router joins computer networks using wired or wireless connections. A switch channels incoming data to specific output ports. A modem allows devices to connect to the internet. A wireless access point allows wireless and wired networks to connect through Wi-Fi. A network interface card installs inside a computer to connect it to a network, typically via Ethernet.

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    This document defines and provides images for common network components. It defines a server as a central repository for shared data and programs. A network printer can be used by connected computers. A router joins computer networks using wired or wireless connections. A switch channels incoming data to specific output ports. A modem allows devices to connect to the internet. A wireless access point allows wireless and wired networks to connect through Wi-Fi. A network interface card installs inside a computer to connect it to a network, typically via Ethernet.

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    This document defines and provides images for common network components. It defines a server as a central repository for shared data and programs. A network printer can be used by connected computers. A router joins computer networks using wired or wireless connections. A switch channels incoming data to specific output ports. A modem allows devices to connect to the internet. A wireless access point allows wireless and wired networks to connect through Wi-Fi. A network interface card installs inside a computer to connect it to a network, typically via Ethernet.

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    Server Network Printer

    Definition: A computer system that Definition: A printer that is


    is used as the central repository of accessible via a network connection,
    data & various programs that are making it usable by other computers
    shared by users in a network. connected to the network.
    (How Stuff Works, n.d.) (Computer Hope, 2017)

    Router Switch

    Definition: Small electronic devices Definition: A small hardware device


    that join multiple computer that channels incoming data from
    networks together using either multiple input ports (ethernet etc.)
    wired or wireless connections. to a specific output port.
    (Mitchell, 2019) (Rouse, 2019)
    Modem Wireless Access Point

    Definition: A hardware component Definition: (WAP) is a hardware


    that allows a computer or device, device or configured node on a local
    such as a router or switch, to area network (LAN) that allows
    connect to the internet. wireless devices and wired networks
    (Tech Terms, 2019) to connect through a wireless
    standard, such as Wi-Fi.
    (Techopedia, n.d.)

    Network Interface Card

    Definition: (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, that


    is installed inside of a computer so that it may connect to a network. Most
    commonly via an ethernet cable.
    (Rouse, network interface card (NIC), 2019)
    References
    Computer Hope. (2017, April 26). Network printer. Retrieved from Computer
    Hope: https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/n/netwprin.htm
    How Stuff Works. (n.d.). What is a network server? Retrieved from How Stuff
    Works: https://computer.howstuffworks.com/what-is-network-
    server.htm
    Mitchell, B. (2019, August 29). What Is a Router for Computer Networks?
    Retrieved from Lifewire: https://www.lifewire.com/how-routers-work-
    816456
    Rouse, M. (2019, February). network interface card (NIC). Retrieved from Tech
    Target: https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/definition/network-
    interface-card
    Rouse, M. (2019, August). network switch. Retrieved from Tech Target:
    https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/definition/switch
    Tech Terms. (2019, September 2). Modem. Retrieved from Tech Terms:
    https://techterms.com/definition/modem
    Techopedia. (n.d.). Wireless Access Point (WAP). Retrieved from Techopedia:
    https://www.techopedia.com/definition/13538/wireless-access-point-
    wap

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