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1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols - Coggle Diagram
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
types of networks
LAN - Local area network
WAN - wide area network
Factors that affect the performance of networks
Bandwidth
Number of devices connected
interference
Network range
The hardware needed to connect stand-alone computers into a Local Area Network:
Wireless access points
Routers
Switches
NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card)
Transmission media
The Internet as a worldwide collection of computer networks:
Web servers and clients
The Cloud
Hosting
DNS (Domain Name Server)
1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers
Modes of connection:
Wired
Ethernet
wireless-WI-Fi-Bluetooth
Encryption
IP addressing and MAC addressing
Standards
Common protocols including:
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
POP (Post Office Protocol)
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)