The hardware needed to connect stand-alone computers into a Local Area Network: Wireless access points; Routers; Switches; NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card); Transmission media.
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Which hardware component is essential for connecting computers to a Local Area Network and allows devices to communicate wirelessly?
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Switch
Wireless access point
Network Interface Card
Router
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Which device in a Local Area Network is responsible for directing data packets between computers and other network devices?
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Router
Wireless access point
Network Interface Card
Switch
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Which hardware component is essential for connecting computers to a Local Area Network and allows devices to communicate wirelessly?
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Which device in a Local Area Network is responsible for directing data packets between computers and other network devices?
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Which Local Area Network component is responsible for connecting devices to the network using physical cables and forwarding data based on MAC addresses?
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What is the purpose of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a Local Area Network?
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Which component connects different network segments and operates primarily at the data link layer by using MAC addresses to direct data?
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Which type of hardware component in a LAN is responsible for converting digital data into signals suitable for transmission over network media?
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Which component of a Local Area Network facilitates communication by connecting devices wirelessly without requiring direct cabling?
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What is the primary role of a router in a Local Area Network?
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Which type of transmission media is commonly used in Local Area Networks for high-speed data transfer?
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What hardware device in a Local Area Network is essential for segmenting network traffic and reducing congestion by learning MAC addresses?
