What types of devices are used in an ethernet network ?
Hubs, switches, routers, media converters and the various user devices that can connect to them. Switches are used to manage traffic in an efficient manner and are available in managed and unmanaged versions. Hubs are older technology devices that repeat the transmission that is received on one port to all ports a very inefficient operation. Media converters allow two different forms of media copper and fiber – to connect’. A router is a device that manages traffic between network segments. It connects networks at Layer 3 of the OSI model.
