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Network Hardware
Computers need networking hardware in order to connect to each other.
Routers, hubs, switches and bridges are all pieces of networking equipment that can perform slightly different tasks. A router can often incorporate hubs, switches and wireless access within the same hardware.
Suggested Video
Video # 2: Hub, Router, Switch explained: https://youtu.be/1z0ULvg_pW8
Additional Reading
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zh4whyc/revision/1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networking_hardware
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https://fossbytes.com/networking-devices-and-hardware-types/
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