Computer+Networks

=Section 4 Computer Networks= Candidates should be able to:
 * =Topic= || ===Student=== ||
 * A) Describe a router and its purpose || Max ||
 * B) Describe the use of WIFI and Bluetooth networks || Claudia ||
 * C) Describe how to set up a small network involving access to the internet, understanding the need to set up the use of a browser, email and an ISP || Mohammed ||
 * D) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using common network environments such as the internet || Erin ||
 * E) Describe what is meant by the terms user ID and password, stating their purpose and use || Lukas ||
 * F) Identify a variety of methods of communication such as fax, email and tele or video conferencing || Anna ||
 * G) Define the terms Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) || Ulemu ||
 * H) Describe the difference between LAN's, WLAN's and WAN's, identifying their main characteristics || Zainab ||
 * I) Describe the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as the intranet and the Internet || Jordan ||
 * J) Describe other common network devices (including hubs, bridges, switches, and proxy servers) || Orla ||
 * K) Discuss the problems of confidentiality and security of data, including problems surrounding common network environments || Vinjeru ||
 * L) Identify the need for encrypton, authentication techniques, including the use of User identification and passwords, when using common network environments such as the internet || Edward ||