220-1101 - Networking - Section 2.2

Compare and contrast common networking hardware, including routers, switches, access points, firewalls, and the difference between managed and unmanaged devices.

Distinguish the role of a router, switch, access point, and firewall, and recognise where a hub differs from a switch in how it forwards traffic. Compare managed and unmanaged switches, identify Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices and injectors, and place specialty appliances such as patch panels and cable modems in a small-office topology.

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