Networking Components

Judah Dolph

Welcome and Introduction

WelcomeThis presentation will show several key

components required in computer networking and their price range

The overall goal of this presentation is to provide the audience with an understanding of what each component is and how it works

Overview

This presentation will cover 7 components and their price range.◦Hub◦Switch◦Router◦Bridge◦Gateway◦Firewall◦Wireless AP

Each of these separate components fit together to create a working network

Hub

Hub serve as a central connection for all network equipment. It also transports frames containing data to the destined PC. $50-$800

Switch

The switch connects devices together on a computer by handling packets and forwarding them to the destination Hub which in turn distributes the information to the destination PC. $100-$5000

Router

The router is connected to more than 1 network. It forwards packets of data between the two or more networks. $20-$2000

Bridge

The bridge provides interconnectivity between other network bridges that use the same protocol. $50-$12,000

Gateway

The gateway serves as an entrance node to another network. Gateways are the internet service providers that connect users at home to the internet. (AT&T, Time Warner etc…) $200-$5000

Firewall

The Firewall protects the home or business computer from outside threats by filtering packets, and blocking certain IP addresses. $80-$50,000

Wireless AP

The Wireless AP is a device that allows wireless access to a wired Ethernet network. $100-$4,000

Diagram of Each Network Component Connected and Working Together

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