Year 7 – Lesson 4 – Routing
This lesson explores how data packets are directed along different routes using a network device called a router. Learners will discover what a router is and its purpose. They will reflect on the difference between a hop and hop count. Finally, learners will understand how time to live affects a data packet.
Learning objectives
- Outline how routers direct data packets
- Illustrate hops in a packet’s network journey
- Outline why packets have a time limit to reach their destination from the source
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