Explain the functions and applications of various network devices
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Router
Connects networks and uses the software configured network address to make forwarding decisions
Switch
Connects devices on a twisted pair network and forwards data to its destination by using the MAC address embedded in each packet. It only forwards data to the nodes that need to receive it.
Firewall
Provides controlled data access between networks and can be hardware or software based. They are an essential part of a network's security strategy.
HIDS
Hosed based Intrusion detection: Monitors the host, analyzes data, and identifies intrusion attempts.
Connects networks and uses the software configured network address to make forwarding decisions
Switch
Connects devices on a twisted pair network and forwards data to its destination by using the MAC address embedded in each packet. It only forwards data to the nodes that need to receive it.
Firewall
Provides controlled data access between networks and can be hardware or software based. They are an essential part of a network's security strategy.
HIDS
Hosed based Intrusion detection: Monitors the host, analyzes data, and identifies intrusion attempts.
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