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Network Hardware – LO’s
Can I clearly identify the uses for LANs and WANs as well as the difference between them? Can I research and investigate the hardware required to set up and run a network?
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What is a Network? A NETWORK is a collection of connected computers plus their peripherals (accessories) Each device is connected to a NODE. A node is a connection point that a number of communication devices use to join the network When data is transferred across a network, it is done so in BINARY BIT PATTERNS (1’s or 0’s). This is the simplest and most reliable method of transferring data
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LAN and WAN – what are they?
Place the terms on the board under the correct term LOCAL AREA NETWORK WIDE AREA NETWORK Score
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Advantages and Disadvantages
WANs are great as they enable you to communicate across any distance – all you need is a web connection. However, LANs are still used by a large number of organisations – why? Assign each statement as either an advantage or disadvantage of a Local Area Network Storing data in one location makes it easy to share Backups can be run easily from one location If there is a problem on the network, all users are affected Device usage can be monitored easily Security can be a problem as data is accessible on any connected device Security can be controlled from one place It can be expensive to maintain and fix issues Users can easily communicate Printers and other connected devices can be shared
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Below is the solution, switch computers and score each others work. Make sure you highlight any errors so you can see where you made any mistakes! Advantages of a LAN Disadvantages of a LAN Score
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Work through each task and update your planner as you go.
Network Map In order for a network to function, it needs a number of components. You must research each component as part of a RESEARCH RELAY Work through each task and update your planner as you go.
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Network Interface cards Wireless Access Points
Relay Research Tasks Start Cables Hubs Network Interface cards Switches Wireless Access Points Finish
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Relay Research Tasks Cables What are they?
What role do they play in a network? What type of network are they best for? Can you find any other information that could be useful to know?
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Network Interface Cards (NIC)
Relay Research Tasks Network Interface Cards (NIC) What are they? What role do they play in a network? What type of network are they best for? Can you find any other information that could be useful to know?
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Relay Research Tasks Hubs What are they?
What role do they play in a network? What type of network are they best for? Can you find any other information that could be useful to know?
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Relay Research Tasks Switches What are they?
What role do they play in a network? What type of network are they best for? Can you find any other information that could be useful to know?
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Wireless Access Points
Relay Research Tasks Wireless Access Points What are they? What role do they play in a network? What type of network are they best for? Can you find any other information that could be useful to know?
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Extension If you have completed the above create 3 new slides and include the following: Router Firewall Other of your own choice
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