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# [Understanding Network Devices: Modem, Router, Switch, Firewall & Load Balancer](https://network-devices-a-simple-guide.hashnode.dev/understanding-network-devices-modem-router-switch-firewall-and-load-balancer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In today’s world, the internet has become a basic necessity, and networking devices are the backbone that make this constant connectivity possible. How does the internet actually reach your laptop or phone?Behind every website load and API call, a fe...

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