Hubs - copies all packets of data to all devices on a network, only the device which requires the data will recognise and receive it., Switches - analyses each packet of data and sends it to the computer it was intended for., Router/wireless router - stores the addresses of computers on the network and transfer data between devices. Usually connects at least 2 different networks., Gateways - joins together 2 networks that use different base protocols e.g links LAN to a WAN., Bridge - joins together 2 networks that use the same base protocols., Wireless access point - a device that allows other wi-Fi devices to connect to a network., NIC card/wireless NIC ( network interface card ) - Allows devices to access a network, a wireless version allows devices to access a network wirelessly.,

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