IDENTIFY ANY COMPONENTS OF LAN AND OUTLINE THEIR PURPOSE OR FUNCTION

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1. Network Interface Card (NIC): This component connects a device to a LAN by enabling it to send and receive data over the network.

2. Switch: A switch is used to connect multiple devices within a LAN, allowing them to communicate with each other by forwarding data packets to the appropriate destination.

3. Router: Routers connect different networks, such as a LAN to the internet, and manage the flow of data between them.

4. Ethernet cables: These cables are used to physically connect devices within a LAN and transmit data between them.

5. Wireless Access Point (WAP): This component allows devices to connect to a LAN wirelessly, providing network access without the need for physical cables.

6. Network hub: A network hub is a basic networking device used to connect multiple devices within a LAN, transmitting data to all connected devices.

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