1. Networks Learning Outcome 1
Connecting methods
Networks
Learning Outcome 1

2. What is a Virtual Private Network
VPN is a Private Internal Network
It allows you to log into either your own VPN
or your company’s VPN
The VPN is encrypted and secured in order to only
Allow users with authorised access.
Data should not be able to be intercepted

3. Wireless Wi-Fi - IEEE 802.11 (Wireless Fidelity)
WiFi was introduced in 1980
IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Bluetooth is also wireless using Wireless Personal Area Networks

4. Mobile phone connection
Mobile phones connect via one of the following methods
2G, 3G, 4G
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
It essentially has its own modem chipset installed in the phone.

5. What are routers
A Router allows you to connect to your modem that in turns allows you access to the internet
Your terminal talks to your router, and your
Router talks to your modem by essentially
Telling it where to send the information,
Your modem then carries out the instruction

6. What are modems
There are two types of Modems. A cable modem and a DSL modem
The purpose of your Modem is to communicate with your Internet service provider’s network.
Cable modem, it plugs into your cable provider’s infrastructure via a coaxial cable.
DSL modem, it plugs into your telephone line.
You can now get modems and routers all in one.
Can you name any?

7. Broadband
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is broadband internet delivered over copper phone wires. The lines are split into two frequencies: one for data and one for voice. Two way communication

8. Dial- up 56 kilobits per second
Takes at least 30 mins to download one single music track!

9. Download speeds
You pay for the amount of GB from your provider each month. Therefore, usually presenting a limit. You could go over and receive a higher bill!!
A full length film can use up to 2GB
Many broadband packages are virtually unlimited. This means that, within reason, you can download as much data as you want. But not so clear cut with mobile phones.

10. What is a local area network
Local Area Network (LAN) are computers in close proximity that are linked together to run off the same Network
This would include printers too

11. Wide Area network
WAN

12. Task 1 – learning outcome 1
List out and put in your own words all the different types of connecting to the internet. Include images and explain what each peripheral/component can do.
Research and choose one internet connecting method and create a step by step guide on how to connect to the internet using that chosen method.