A repeater is used to link segments of the same network. It is a networking device, not an internetworking device. Repeaters are placed at the ends of LAN segments, joining two pieces that would be too long together to be one segment.

Is an internetworking device?

An internetworking device is a widely-used term for any hardware within networks that connect different network resources. Key devices that comprise a network are routers, bridges, repeaters and gateways. All devices have separately installed scope features, per network requirements and scenarios.

What are types of internetworking devices?