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Gateway

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A network node that serves as an entry point to another network, often connecting different networking technologies.

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Switch

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Connects devices within a single network, forwards data based on MAC addresses using frames.

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Access Point (AP)

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A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or related standards.

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Proxy Server

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An intermediary server that separates end users from the websites they browse, providing anonymity and possibly content caching.

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VPN Concentrator

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A device that allows VPN clients to connect to a secure network by creating encrypted tunnels.

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Wireless Range Extender

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A device that repeats the wireless signal from your router to expand its coverage, improving signal strength and enabling devices to connect from farther away.

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Bridge

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Connects two or more network segments, reducing traffic by dividing collision domains.

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Modem

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Converts digital data from a computer to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines, and vice versa.

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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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A device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations.

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Firewall

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Network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies.

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Packet Switch

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A network device that routes data packets based on their destination address, found in local networks and the internet.

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Load Balancer

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Distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overloaded, improving responsiveness and availability.

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Router

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Connects multiple networks together, routes data packets between networks based on IP addresses.

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Hub

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A basic networking device that connects multiple computers or other network devices together, but data packets are sent to all connected devices (collision domain is not divided).

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Repeater

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Amplifies or regenerates network signals to extend the distance over which data can travel.

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Network Interface Card (NIC)

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Hardware that connects a computer to a network, allowing it to communicate with other networked devices.

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Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

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A network security/threat prevention technology that examines network traffic flows to detect and prevent vulnerability exploits.

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Content Switch

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Also known as a Web switch or multilayer switch, it routes traffic to different servers based on the content type or URL, improving performance and load balancing.

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Network Attached Storage (NAS)

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A dedicated file storage device that provides local area network (LAN) users with centralized, consolidated disk storage through a standard Ethernet connection.

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KVM Switch

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Allows a user to control multiple computers from one or more sets of keyboards, video monitors, and mice.

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