WANs vs. LANs: Understanding and Comparison
Course Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration. What you’ll learn This unit standard is intended to provide fundamental knowledge of the …
Overview
Course Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration.
What you’ll learn
This unit standard is intended to provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered for those entering the workplace in the area of Data Communications & Networking. As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain wide area computer networks (WAN`s), evaluate a wide area network (WAN), explain network administration. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
Duration: 1 Day
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Issues affecting the management of a local area computer network
Course Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1 : Explain wide area computer networks (WAN's)ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 1.1The explanation identifies the components of a WAN and outlines their purpose
- 1.2The explanation identifies the purpose of a WAN
- 1.3The explanation identifies and compares WAN configurations
- 1.4The explanation identifies and compares WAN protocols
- 1.5The explanation identifies and compares WAN transport media
- Unit 2 : Evaluate a wide area computer network (WAN)ASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 1.1The evaluation identifies the method of implementation of the WAN
- 1.2The evaluation distinguishes categories of the network components, their functions & examples
- 1.3The evaluation identifies and explains the features and constraints of the network from a functional perspective
- 1.4The evaluation assesses the suitability of the network for its use
- 1.5The evaluation proposes and compares alternative network designs
- Unit 3 : Explain network administrationASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 1.1The explanation identifies the tasks involved and outlines their requirements
- 1.2The explanation outlines, for a range of factors, how response times are affected
- 1.3The explanation outlines the principles of network interconnections
- 1.4The explanation outlines and explains network security administration procedures
- 1.5Network administration documentation is completed
Requirements
- Grade 12
- NQF Level 4
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- Lectures 15
- Quiz 0
- Duration 1 day
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 2250
- Assessments Yes