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Topic 2 - Connectivity (part 1)
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- 1Define a networkA network is created when 1 or more device are connected together for data to be exchanged
- 2Explain LANs and give examplesLocal Area Networks cover smaller geographical areas such as schools, buildings or offices
E.g. Office network of an organisation network - 3Explain WANs and give examplesA wide Area Network is a network that covers a large geographical area. They usually consist of many LANs joined together. One of the most widley knows WAN networks in the internet
- 4Explain PANs and give examplesPersonal Area Netowkrs connects a group of devices that are all near an individual user. A PAN network is designed for personal use only
E.g.: Laptop connected to headphones via bluetooth - 5Explain Tethering and give examplesThe practice of connecting a host device, with a broadband connection, to other devices, usually through Wi-Fi or bluetooth, to share that broadband
- 6State 3 disadvantages of using wired connectivity1. Health and satefy difficulties (lots of wired laying around can pose risks to tripping or falling)
2. Time consuming (it takes time to find and connect cables together)
3. Expensive/costly - 7State 3 advantages of using wired connectivity- Higher data tranfer speeds
- Much more secure compared to wireless connectivity
- The range can be altered either make is larger or smaller - 8State 3 disadvantages of using wireless connectivity- Slower data tranfer speed, lower bandwidth and higher latency
- Less secure
- Covers a shorter range - 9State 3 advantages of wireless connectivity- Easier to set up without the hustle for managing cables
- More flexible compared to wired connectivity
- Less expensive - 10Define bandwidthThe data transfer capacity measured in bits
- 11Define latencyThe time delayed before a compontent in a computer responds to an instruction
- 12Define IP addressThe Internet Protocol Address is a unique address that networked devices use to communicate
- 13Define MAC addressMedia Access Control Address is a hardware identifier given to a single device
- 14Define the device nameA user-undertandable indetifier that allow users to recognize their devices on a network
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- Descrição
- LOs covered: - 2.1 Types of digital communications - 2.3 Requirements for connecting to a network, including the internet (some bits)
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- Stacey R
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