Switch
A network hardware device that connects devices, such as computers, servers, and printers, within a Local Area Network (LAN). A switch operates at the data link layer of the OSI model, and its primary function is to forward and filter network traffic between connected devices.
Router
A network device that connects multiple networks and forwards data packets between them based on their network addresses. A router operates at the network layer of the OSI model and is responsible for directing network traffic between different networks, such as the Internet, WAN (Wide Area Network), and LAN (Local Area Network).
Wireless
Use of wireless technologies to transmit and receive data over a network without the need for physical cables or connections and are commonly used in homes, businesses, and public places to provide internet connectivity and enable devices to communicate with each other without the need for physical connections.
Load Balancer
A network device or software that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers or resources to optimize resource utilization, improve responsiveness, and avoid downtime. Load balancers are typically used in high-traffic websites, web applications, and other networked systems to ensure that network requests are evenly distributed across available resources, such as servers or application instances.
Bandwidth manager
A network device or software that controls and manages the amount of bandwidth available on a network by regulating the flow of traffic to and from individual devices or groups of devices. Bandwidth managers are commonly used in networks where multiple devices compete for limited bandwidth, such as in businesses, schools, and public Wi-Fi hotspots.
