Networks

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

• Overview of physical aspects of a network
• Communication (NIC, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G)
• Data transmission
• Media (reinforce from Grade 10)
• Physical layout (topology - star)
• Physical limitations (bandwidth)
• Connection (router/bridge)
• Size (PAN/HAN, LAN, WAN)
• Overview of network innovation
• VoIP
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Location-based computing (3G, wireless, GPS)