What is the term for devices connected within a network?

The term that best describes devices connected within a network is "client." In a networking context, a client refers to any device that accesses services provided by a server. These devices can include computers, smartphones, tablets, and any other connected devices that communicate with servers to utilize resources or applications.

A server, in contrast, is a device that provides services or resources to clients. Routers are networking devices that forward data packets between computer networks, allowing devices to communicate with each other across different networks. Hubs are used to connect multiple Ethernet devices, making them act as a single network segment, but they do not manage data traffic intelligently. Thus, in the context of devices accessing and utilizing network resources, "client" is the most appropriate term.