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• Modem/Router
Modem/Router Modem/Router
Modem/Router – This device has many functions and is usually the hub of a home
network. It’s functions normally include:
o
Broadband modem
Broadband modem Broadband modem
Broadband modem -
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- Connects the home network to the Internet
o
Ethernet switch
Ethernet switch Ethernet switch
Ethernet switch - Allows multiple devices to be connected together to form a
network
o Wireless access point
Wireless access point Wireless access point
Wireless access point – Allows wireless connection of devices to the home
network
• Netmask
Netmask Netmask
Netmask – The Netmask determines the range of IP addresses that a device can
communicate with. It must be compatible with the other devices on the network.
• WAN
WAN WAN
WAN – The Wide Area Network is the network ‘outside’ the Modem/Router. This is
the network provided by the ISP and enables connection to the Internet.
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