Transcript PowerPoint on which to record your answers

Name:
This presentation will cover the
following topics:
• Connecting to a home
network
• Which types of Network
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Name:
Chapter Objectives:
By the end of this section you will be able to:
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List the advantages of creating a network
Describe the differences between cable and Wi-Fi networks
Explain the advantages of cable and Wi-Fi networks
Explain the role played by a router in a network.
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Explain the terms ‘broadband’ and ‘latency’
Select a network type for a particular user
Explain how to make a network secure.
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Starter
Jamie’s family has thinking about setting up a
Local Area Network (LAN) at home in order to
do the following:
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Sharing the Internet Connection
Allow computers and laptops to share data
at home
Connecting to other devices
Starter discussion:
1. How are your home networks setup? What
can you do at home?
2. What’s the difference between wired and
wireless?
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Network devices in the home
Create a mind map below of all the devices in the home that can now can have network connectivity, from the
Internet cable entering the house to video, music and computer devices
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Why setup a home LAN?
Read the 2 websites, plus others you can find, and complete the table below:
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wireless/f/whywirelesslan.htm
http://building-a-home-network.wikidot.com/advantages-disadvantages
Advantages of a home network
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Disadvantages of a home network
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Home Networking Devices
Complete the table below of key network terms and devices used in the home and add more of your own if required.
Networking Tech
Description
Photo
Issues
Wireless Router
Ethernet Cable
Cat 5 AND Cat5e
Wireless Technology
Network Switch
Homeplug / Powerline
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Home Networking Devices – continued
Complete the table below of key network terms and devices used in the home and add more of your own if required.
Networking Tech
Description
Photo
Issues
IP Address
NIC Ethernet Cards
Basic – up to 10 MB
Fast– up to 100 MB
Gigabit– up to 1000 MB
Bandwidth
Latency
ASDL Modem
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Home Networking Devices – continued
Additional terms and devices
Networking Tech
Description
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Photo
Issues
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Most suitable Network Scenarios
Read the scenarios below and describe what sort of network should be used and why
INCLUDE keywords like Bandwidth, Latency, Signal etc.
Scenario
Best network type
Why
Using Tablet computers
around the house
Playing online games on a
console or PC
Watching catch-up TV on a
‘Smart’ TV
Describe below the setup Jamie’s family should use to meet all of these needs
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Wireless Network Security
Use the websites provided on the VLE plus your own research to create a Digital CUBE that will present simple tips and advice about wireless security.
Include the following keywords:
Encryption
Virus
Security
Prevention
WEP
Range
A template is available on the VLE and
once complete can be cutout and stuck together
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Open Page 15/16 in the VLE textbook and select eknowledgetask3.6 and
paste a screenshot of the completed exercise below.
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