by COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER NETWORK
Different components are used to create a computer network. The main components used to form a computer network are; Hardware components and Software Component such as a computer, Transmission devices ( such as NIC, hub, switch bridge, gateway, repeater, and router), channels (such as wires, microwaves, radio waves, and satellite) and software(such as NOS and communication protocol0 are the required components to create a network.
COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER NETWORK
1. HARDWARE COMPONENTS
some of the hardware components used in computer networks are described below.
- COMPUTER: The computer is the main component of networking. It is used to send and receive information in the network. In a network, there may be at least two to hundreds or thousands of computers. The computers may be of different types such as microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe computers in the network. Some computers in the network act as a client, some act as a server, and others act as Internet service providers(ISPs).
- NETWORK INTERFACE CARD(NIC): The NIC is a network-connecting device also known as a network adapter. This device is placed on the expansion slot of the motherboard. It provides a port on the back of the system unit to connect a computer to a network. It controls the flow of data between the computers in the network.
