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Learn about networking and hardware communication devices used in Health IT systems, including hubs, switches, routers, wireless access points, modems, and more. Discover how these devices ensure secure data transfer and connectivity in healthcare environments.
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Networking and Health Information ExchangeUnit 2cNetwork Media and Hardware Communication Devices
Connectivity Devices Hubs Switches Routers Wireless Access Points (WAP) Modems Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Hubs One collision domain Shared bandwidth Security issues Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Switches One collision domain per port Dedicated bandwidth More secure Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Higher-Layer Switches • Layer 3 switch • Layer 4 switch Also called routing switches or application switches Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Routers Moves packets from one network to another Uses IP addresses Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Routing Protocols • Two types: • Static routing • Dynamic routing • Hop • Term used to describe the movement of data from one router to another Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Wireless Access Point (WAP) 802.11x standards SSID Security Issues Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
DSL Modem Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010
Cable Modem Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010