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Objectives
This chapter covers the following CompTIA-specified objectives for the “Media and Topologies”and “Protocols and Standards” sections of the Network+ exam:
1.6 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following network components:
. Hubs
. Switches
. Bridges
. Routers
. Gateways
. CSU/DSU
. Network interface cards (NICs)
. ISDN adapters
. Wireless access points (WAPs)
. Modems
. Transceivers (media converters)
. Firewalls
. A wide range of devices is used in modern networking. As a Network+ certified technician,
you need to have a good understanding of commonly used devices.
2.1 Identify a MAC (Media Access Control) address and its parts.
. MAC addresses are the means by which systems communicate at a base level. As a network administrator, you need to understand the purpose, function, and expression of
MAC addresses.