what device connects a computer to a network

What Device Connects Your Computer to a Network? Explained

BySaffron Gourmet

A network interface card, or NIC, is key for connecting your computer to a network. It lets devices talk to each other and share data easily. A router helps by directing traffic and linking many devices to one network. A modem changes digital signals into analog ones for sending over different mediums. In today’s digital…

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What Is a Network Switch? Connecting Network Segments Explained

ByMarcin Wieclaw

A network switch plays a key role in today’s networks. It links various devices in a local area network (LAN). It ensures devices talk to each other by sending data where it needs to go. The switch works mainly at the data link layer of the OSI model. It lets devices send and receive data…