NETWORK EQUIPMENT
Every network has its building blocks. The most important of these are the following three:
Hosts or computers taking part in a network. These hosts may be simple personal computers, workstations and servers, or dedicated machines specially designed for computer networks (such as routers and switches).
Interconnection medium. The interconnection medium is usually some type of cables and connectors. No cables are used in wireless networks.
Network operating systems. The network operating systems control all network communications that take place among different hosts in a network. A major component of network operating systems is the network protocols supported by a particular network operating system.
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