Network equipment: importance and effectiveness. - p. 5

Network equipment is a complex of technical devices designed to organize and maintain the operation of computer networks. It performs a number of basic functions, including data transmission between devices, network resource management, security provision, and network operation control.

The following components are included in the network equipment:

1. Routers - devices that transmit information between different network segments. They select the optimal path for data packet transmission and regulate network traffic.

2. Switches - devices designed to manage traffic within a network. They provide communication between computers and other network equipment.

3. Switching routers - combined devices that combine the functions of a router and a switch. They allow efficient traffic management in a local network and provide connectivity to remote network segments.

4. Wireless access points - devices that create a wireless network through which you can connect to the Internet or another local network. They provide stable and reliable connection to devices supporting Wi-Fi.

5. Modems - devices designed to convert the signal from network providers into a format understandable by a computer or other network equipment.

6. Media converters - devices that convert different types of network media, such as fiber-optic cable and copper cable, to ensure device compatibility in the network.

7. Firewalls - devices that provide network protection against unauthorized access, malware, and other threats. They control and filter incoming and outgoing traffic to ensure network security.

Network equipment plays an important role in modern information technology, providing fast and stable data transmission, convenient network connectivity, and information security.