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

Introduction Have you ever wondered how the Internet reaches your home, office, or even a massive data center? When you open a website, your request doesn’t magically teleport to a server. Instead, it travels through multiple networking devices befor...

Feb 15 · 6 min read · web-dev-journal.hashnode.dev  
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