Computer network devices aid in data management and can be hardware or software. Examples include routers, bridges, firewalls, and proxies. Careful selection of devices increases functionality and security while maintaining data integrity.
Computer network devices are all types of devices associated with a computer network and help in the data management process. Also known as network equipment or interoperable units, computer network device can be a type of hardware equipment or a service that aids in data processing in some way. Any type of network, from a simple home network to a wide area network (WAN) used by a large company, will make use of various networking devices.
One of the most basic examples of a computer networking device is the router. This type of device allows you to connect with data sources and share information about the applications used within the overall structure of the network. One of the more common examples of a router is a dual router used in many home networks that is connected directly to the main computer which acts as a server for that network and is also equipped to provide a wireless connection to other computers in the house.
Another commonly used computer networking device is the bridge. This type of equipment allows data to be received from multiple points and routed to specific locations on the network. For example, a conference call bridge is used to process telephone connections to the network, allowing those lines to terminate in a specific active conference call on that bridge. Most bridges are configured to allow for automatic routing of data, but will also allow for the manual intercession needed to check for that data when and as needed.
The software may also qualify as a computer network device. For both residential and corporate use, installing a firewall is often recommended. This type of network device helps secure network access, effectively preventing the use of resources by intruders and at the same time making it easier to protect the network from being infected by various types of threats. Another software product, the proxy, allows you to manage the access of authorized personnel associated with one network to a different network. The security measures made possible here protect the interests of all data subjects and enable secure and traceable access with relative ease.
Each type of computer network device helps increase the functionality of the components that make up the network as a whole. Careful selection of the right combination of devices allows users to manage tasks quickly and easily. At the same time, a computer network device will often also provide some level of security in how data is handled, which in turn will make it easier to integrate the use of the device with other equipment and units on the network, in so that the integrity of the data is maintained at all times.
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