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Unit 9 Computer Network Distinction notes
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Network DevicesClient Workstations
Client workstations have to be
network capable, the hardware needs
to have some form of network
connections (Wired or Wireless) in
the computer's motherboard if not the
workstation can’t become a
networked device
Network Adapters
(Network interface cards)
Network adapters are plug in cards
that enable a computer to a network
which then supports communications
with the network and computer. Back
in the day, there used to be several
types of network adapters available
such as coaxial, arcent and token ring,
however nowadays most computers
and servers use ethernet network
adapters or wireless adapters which
are also considered network adapters.
Connectors and
Cabling
Cables
Unless you are running a wireless
network. You need the correct cable
type and length to connect the
device to the network. In
Companies, wireless networks are
generally not a reliable, scalable
and cost-effective way of operating
the network, so cable connections
are always the first choice. There
are many different types of network
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