Fill in the Blanks ITS501-class3-activity 6Online version Repeaters- Bridges- Routers by ghazwa moukaddem 1 cable loses scheme appropriate address complex smaller network device traffic networks boost segment bridge global Repeaters Since a signal strength as it passes along a , it is often necessary to the signal with a called a repeater . Bridges A bridge is a device that allows you to a large into two , more efficient . If you are adding to an older wiring and want the new network to be up - to - date , a can connect the two . Routers Routers are the directors of the internet . All routers maintain routing tables which allow them to determine paths for packets destined for any .