GCSE – Computer networks
Resources
Computer networks have become an integral part of our daily lives. This unit allows learners to explore how a computer network works from the hardware required to the protocols used for communication. It also allows them to explore simulations of networks using Packet Tracer software. Packet Tracer is free for schools to use and is used in universities to train network engineers.
Lessons
Lesson 1
What is a computer network?
Lesson 2
The client-server model
Lesson 3
Network hardware
Lesson 4
Network topologies
Lesson 5
Wired and wireless transmission media
Lesson 6
Network performance and routing costs
Lesson 7
What is the internet?
Lesson 8
Hosting services
Lesson 9
Protocols
Lesson 10
The TCP/IP model
Lesson 11
The OSI model
Lesson 12
Protecting a network
Lesson 13
Summative assessment
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