Identify the name and role of each network hardware component depicted.

Here are the names and roles of the network hardware components shown:

• Name: Wireless Router Role: Connects a local network to the internet (WAN) and allows multiple devices to connect wirelessly (Wi-Fi) or via Ethernet cables, routing data between them.

• Name: Network Interface Card (NIC) or Ethernet Card Role: A hardware component that allows a computer or other network device to connect to a wired network, enabling data transmission and reception.

• Name: Network Switch Role: Connects multiple devices (computers, printers, servers) within a local area network (LAN) and forwards data packets only to the intended recipient, improving network efficiency.

• Name: Network Switch (Rack-mounted) Role: A central device in a local area network (LAN) that connects multiple network devices and efficiently directs data traffic to its specific destination.

• Name: Wi-Fi Repeater or Wi-Fi Extender Role: Captures an existing Wi-Fi signal and re-broadcasts it to extend the wireless coverage area, improving signal strength in areas with poor reception.

• Name: Gateway Role: A network node that serves as an access point to another network, often translating protocols to allow communication between different networks, such as a home network and the internet.