This week’s topics
Network Geographical Classifications
- Local area networks (LAN)
- Wide area networks (WAN)
- Transmission media differences
- Ownership and operational scope
- LAN WAN Client Server VPN - Cambridge Information Technology 9626
- Network Types: LAN, WAN, PAN, CAN, MAN, SAN, WLAN
- Types of network
What you will be able to do
- 1.3 Describe local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
Activity
Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
Study materials
Videos
- LAN WAN Client Server VPN - Cambridge Information Technology 9626 · YouTube · Ace The Exam Cambridge IGCSE O & A Levels · 12 min · for registered students
- Network Types: LAN, WAN, PAN, CAN, MAN, SAN, WLAN · YouTube · PowerCert Animated Videos · 5 min · for registered students
- Types of network · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students
Further resources
- Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 11.2–11.3: Networks and the internet · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 850–863 · for registered students
- Wired networks (slides) · Reading · Oak, slides · for registered students
- An Introduction to Computer Networks, 4.1: Adventures in Radioland · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 93–97 · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.
