Understanding Network Devices
What is a Modem and how does it connect your network to the internet?
A modem (Modulator - Demodulator) is the device that connects your local network to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
What a modem does
Converts digital data from your network into a format suitable for ISP transmission
Converts incoming ISP signals back into digital data
Acts as the entry and exit point of the internet
What is a router?
A router connects multiple devices to the internet and each other.
What is a firewall?
A firewall is a security software that guards websites from malicious attacks over the network or over the internet. firewalls available in software and as hardware.
What are Load Balancers?
Load balancers distribute the traffic to other servers for better handling or management of the website over the network.