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1.4 Wired and Wireless Networks (OCR)

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Coaxial cable   A transmission media that consist of a central wire, surrounded by insulation and a shield of braided wire to minimise interference.  
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Router   Connects together different networks and forwards data packets along a network.  
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Wireless access point   A device that allows other devices to connect to a network using standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.  
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Switch   Filters and forwards data packets within a single network. This creates a direct connection between devices (intelligent)  
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Twisted pair cable   The least expensive transmission media that consists of two wires that wrap around each other. Used as a standard (Ethernet)  
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Network interface card   A hardware device internal to a computer that allows a computer to connect to a network.  
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Fibre optic cable   A transmission media that consists of a bunch of glass or plastic threads.  
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Hub   A connection point for devices in a network. Unintelligent – packets are broadcast to every device.  
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