Network Devices
Computer networking devices are units that mediate data in a computer network. Computer networking
devices are also called network equipment, Intermediate Systems (IS) or InterWorking Unit (IWU).
Units which are the last receiver or generate data are called hosts or data terminal equipment.
Common basic network devices: gateway, router, bridge, switch, Ethernet hub, repeater, multiplexer,
network interface card, modem etc.
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| "A computer, peripheral or other related communications equipment attached to a network." |
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