OCR H446 · Component 01

1.3.3 Networks, standards and protocols

Networks, protocols, standards, IP and MAC addresses, DNS, LANs, WANs, packets, switching, TCP/IP layers, network hardware, security, threats, and network models.

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Distinguish a network interface controller (NIC) from a wireless access point.Compare
What is a computer network?Networks
What can a network provide?Networks
What is a protocol?Protocols
Why are computing standards useful?Standards
What is an IP address?Addressing

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