Define the following terms: RJ-45, Ethernet, Ethernet card, Hub, Switch.

Q. Define the following terms:

(a) RJ-45

(b) Ethernet

(c) Ethernet card

(d) Hub

(e) Switch.

Answer :-

(a) RJ-45:- RJ-45 is a standard type of connector for network cables and networks. It is an 8-pin connector usually used with Ethernet cables.

(b) Ethernet:- Ethernet is a LAN architecture developed by Xerox Corp. along with DEC and Intel. It uses a bus or star topology and supports data transfer rates of up to 10 Mbps.

(c) Ethernet card:- The computer parts of Ethernet are connected through a special card called Ethernet card. It contains connections for either coaxial or twisted pair cables

(d) Hub:- In computer networking, a hub is a small, simple, low-cost device that joins multiple computers together.

(e) Switch:- A switch is a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together within one local area network (LAN).