Networks

Full notes coming soon — here's what the syllabus covers for now:

• Describe a network
• Reasons for using networks such as communication, access to/sharing resources, centralisation, file and funds transfer, productivity, leisure
• Advantages and disadvantages of networks
• Overview of different communication media (wired vs wireless)
• Types of cabling and components
• Types of transmitters and components
• Local area network (LAN) vs. wide area network (WAN) - coverage and where it is used
• Internet as an example of a network (WAN)
• Differentiate between client-server and peer-to-peer networks
• Explain the reasons for logging into a network and connecting to a server - access control