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3.4B Components of computing networks

A computer network is a collection of interconnected devices that enable communication, resource sharing, and data exchange. The physical components of a computer network include hardware devices and transmission media that facilitate connectivity and communication. In this lesson, we will focus on some key hardware components: client, server, modem, router, switch, hub, channels, and network interface. In home and...

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