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Network Routers
Network routers are protocol-dependent devices that connect subnetworks, or that break down a large network into smaller subnetworks.
Network Load Balancers
Network load balancers are components that distribute interactive traffic across a number of hosts using dynamically updated rules for load balancing, while providing a single system image to the client system.
Network Multiplexers
Network multiplexers (selectors) combine two or more data inputs into a single output. They are a type of switching-network logic block.       
Network Test Equipment
Network test equipment is used to test, probe, and analyze telecommunication, network and telephone systems.
Network Media Converters
Network media converters change the signal of encoded data from one media type to another as it is transmitted through, or between, networks.

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