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Aside from a computer, there are a range of other types of networking hardware which can be used to connect to The Internet. Hubs, switches and routers all connect computers together over The Internet. These 3 components are all very similar, so this following short clip can help to explain [|the difference between hubs, swithces and routers].

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In your own words, explain the difference between a hub, a switch and a router.
 * Task 1:**

A [|multiplexor] is a device that can package several data signals together for use in one large transmission. The result is a faster data stream. A demultiplexor is required at the end of the data stream in order to split the data up again.