- Router: directs traffic between different networks and connects devices to the internet.
- Switch: connects devices within a single network and forwards data between them.
- Bridge: connects two separate networks together and forwards data between them.
- Hub: connects multiple devices together in a single network and forwards data to all connected devices.
- Modem: converts digital signals from computers into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines.
- Gateway: a device that connects two networks together, allowing devices on one network to communicate with devices on the other network.
- Firewall: a security device that controls access to a network, protecting it from unauthorized access and malware.
- Access Point: a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
- Wireless Controller: a device that manages wireless access points and controls wireless network access.
- Load Balancer: a device that distributes network traffic evenly across multiple servers to ensure that no single server is overwhelmed.
- Proxy Server: a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and other servers, forwarding requests and hiding the identity of the client.
- Network Address Translator (NAT): a device that translates between private and public IP addresses, allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP address.
- VPN concentrator: a device that allows remote users to securely connect to a private network over the internet.
- Network Attached Storage (NAS): a device that allows multiple devices to store and access files over a network.
- Network monitoring and management devices such as Network analyzer, Network sniffer, Network probe etc.
- Network analyzer: a device or software that captures and analyzes network traffic to identify patterns and troubleshoot issues.
- Network sniffer: a device or software that captures and analyzes network packets to identify problems and security issues.
- Network probe: a device or software that actively tests network connections and devices to identify issues.
- Network performance monitoring tools: software that monitors network performance metrics such as bandwidth, latency, and packet loss to ensure that network performance is meeting SLAs.
- Network Management System (NMS): software that allows network administrators to monitor and manage multiple devices from a single console.
- Network Configuration Management (NCM): software that allows network administrators to manage and configure devices from a central location.
- Network Automation tool: software that automates repetitive network management tasks such as configuring devices, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting issues.
- Netflow Analyzer: a tool that captures, analyzes and provides real-time visibility of network flow data.
- Network Mapping tools: software that generates visual representations of network topology and displays the status of network devices and connections.
- Network security management tools: software that helps to detect and prevent security threats on the network by monitoring traffic, analyzing logs and identifying suspicious activity.