Elements of a Small PC Network

• Need a hub or switch to connect the PCs

  • Connector box with multiple plug-in jacks
  • Hubs and switches are described later

• Each PC needs a network interface card (NIC)

  • Implements physical anddata link layer connectionto the LAN

• Wire

  • Business-grade UTP telephone wiring

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