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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Network Communication and Addressing

IT303 · Networks — Week 5 of 16

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This week’s topics

Network Communication and Addressing

  1. Network interface cards and switches
  2. Routers and gateways
  3. MAC addressing
  4. IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
  5. TCP/IP protocol suite
  6. 58. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR11 - 1.3 TCP IP, DNS & protocol layers
  7. Addressing in Networking
  8. IP Address - IPv4 vs IPv6 Tutorial
  9. Network hardware and MAC addresses

What you will be able to do

  • 2.1 Explain how hardware, software and addressing combine to support network communications.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain how hardware, software and addressing combine to support network communications.

Study materials

Videos

  • 58. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR11 - 1.3 TCP IP, DNS & protocol layers · YouTube · Craig'n'Dave · 16 min · for registered students
  • Addressing in Networking · YouTube · Neso Academy · 15 min · for registered students
  • IP Address - IPv4 vs IPv6 Tutorial · YouTube · PowerCert Animated Videos · 9 min · for registered students
  • Network hardware and MAC addresses · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

  • An Introduction to Computer Networks, 2.1: Ethernet and MAC addresses · PDF · Textbook, textbook chapter; pp. 47–53 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Week 2: Network Models and Architecture
  • Week 3: Network Geographical Classifications
  • Week 4: Network Topologies
  • Week 5: Network Communication and Addressing
  • Week 6: LAN and WAN Services Evaluation
  • Week 7: Network Performance and Common Issues
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: LAN Implementation and Diagnostics
  • Week 10: Network Security Threats and Mitigation
  • Week 11: Configuring Security on a LAN
  • Week 12: Applying Networks in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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