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Define the following : 

(i) RJ-45 

(ii)  Ethernet

(iii)  Ethernet card

(iv) hub

(v) Switch

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(i)  RJ-45: RJ45 is a standard type of connector for network cables and networks. It is an 8-pin connector usually used with Ethernet cables. 

(ii)  Ethernet:  Ethernet is a LAN architecture developed by Xerox Corp along with DEC and Intel. It uses a Bus or Star topology and supports data transfer rates of up to 10 Mbps.

(iii) Ethernet card: The computers parts of Ethernet are connected through a special card called Ethernet card. It contains connections for either coaxial or twisted pair cables. 

(iv) Hub: In computer networking, a hub is a small, simple, low cost device that joins multiple computers together.

(v) Switch: A Switch is a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together within one local area network (LAN).

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