Week 13: 3.2.4 Videos.

I’ve saved a number of videos on this section in my delicious, so in order to access them easily, and in the order in which we cover them in this topic, (Find them under the tag bundle ‘networks’.) I’ve listed them below: (There will be some content overlap between them.)
1. Network basics: hardware including references to NIC, cable, [...]

3.2.4 Hardware and Software

Today we’re going to spend some time looking at the different hardware and software which allows connectivity – cabled or wireless. Students should look for images to update many of the traditional pictures found. Discussion will include: network nodes, (computers, laptops, pdas, fax, plotter, printer etc.) servers, network cards and adapters, hubs, switches, modems, routers, [...]

Network Construction

Today we’ll start by selecting the link in the previous post, ‘network construction’ and taking the ’step by step’ approach to building a network. This will aid you in preparing for the main task for today:

Print off a copy of the schematic map of Wolverhampton Grammar School. 
Put on your coats and walk around the school, [...]