Network questions

[Pure Evil]

Hi, I’ve been given a project about network topologies and I’m to write about them and draw diagrams. But I can get extra brownie points if I use the internet to look up or ask questions about these…

What is a network adaptor and how does it work. How is it used in a local area network?

What is a hub adaptor and how does it work. How is it used in a local area network?

What is a switch and how does it work. How is it used in a local area network?

What is a wireless access point and how does it work. How is it used in a local area network?

Any help would be great.

 

[Quadriflax]

I didn't read through any of it, but I'm pretty sure a lot of your questions will be answered here: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm

HowStuffWorks.com is a great resource for things like this.

 

[Raijin Z]

Also http://www.wown.com/