GCSE
Lesson 3 Network hardware
This lesson gently steps learners through the key hardware components required for communication across a network. They are first given definitions, using pause points to check recall. They are then given an activity where they spot the missing device from a network, before designing their own networks based on given scenarios. Finally, learners are given a quick ‘Who am I?’ quiz where they must decide which hardware component is being described.
Learning objectives
- Describe the tasks performed by the network hardware: wireless access point, router, switch, hub, NIC, and bridge
- Define a MAC address
Career video to support the unit
Elizabeth Barr
Head of Cisco Networking Academy
Computer Science can propel students into fulfilling careers of the future. In this video, Elizabeth Barr, Head of Cisco Networking Academy UK & Ireland, explains the topic of networking hardware and how she uses it in her day-to-day role.
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