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Can you match each home network device to its job: modem, ro...
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Which device acts as the translator between your internet provider's signal and your home network? š”
Difficulty: Easy
Router
Switch
Modem
Firewall
You want to add more wired Ethernet ports to your home setup. Which device should you use to expand your wired connections? š
Difficulty: Medium
Access point
Switch
Modem
Router
If you are setting up a home network, why is the recommended order Modem -> Router -> Switch instead of Modem -> Switch -> Router? š§
Difficulty: Hard
The switch cannot handle the raw signal from the ISP.
The router provides firewall protection and manages IP addresses for all connected devices.
The switch will automatically block all Wi-Fi signals.
The modem requires a direct connection to the switch to function.
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