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The document outlines topics and learning objectives for sessions on networking. Session 3 discusses network topologies including logical and physical forms. Session 4 covers networking standards and the OSI model. Session 5 focuses on networking devices, their functions, and considerations for network design.

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2 HNC/HND Computing

The document outlines topics and learning objectives for sessions on networking. Session 3 discusses network topologies including logical and physical forms. Session 4 covers networking standards and the OSI model. Session 5 focuses on networking devices, their functions, and considerations for network design.

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Understand networking topology and explore the size of a required

network.

LO1 Sample activities:


Session 3 Topic: Networking  Investigate logical topology (e.g. Ethernet, Token Ring).
topology  Investigate physical topology (e.g. star, ring, bus, mesh, tree,
ring).
 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and
bandwidth requirements.
Overview of OSI networking standards and explore the
functionalities of different layers.
LO1
Session 4 Topic: Networking Sample activities:
standards  Explore and analyse conceptual models (e.g. OSI model,
TCP/IP model), standards (e.g. IEEE 802.x).
 Gain knowledge on 7-layer OSI reference model.
Understand networking devices, their functionalities and selection
decisions for network design.

Sample activities:
LO2  Investigate networking devices and equipment.
Session 5 Topic: Networking  Explore through servers; hub, routers; switches; multilayer
devices switch, firewall, HIDS, repeaters; bridges; wireless devices;
access point (wireless/wired), content filter, load balancer,
modem, packet shaper, VPN concentrator.
 Discuss and explore the operating principles of networking
devices and server types.

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