Pearson Edexcel International

GCSE
ICT
Theory
 Lesson: 14
UNIT 2:Networks
(Part 1)
 Lesson 14
Unit 2 Network Objectives:
• understand the purpose and benefits of networking devices
• understand the need for, and structure of, IP and MAC addresses
• recognise a range of devices that are used to build a network
• understand how bandwidth affects data transmission
• understand the differences between, and applications of, client-server and
peer-to-peer networks.
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By the end of this lesson:

• Explain the differences between IP and MAC addresses (today)
• Identify appropriate devices within a network (today)
• Describe the function and purpose of devices within a network (today)
• explain how bandwidth affects activities being performed using the
Internet (next lesson)
• describe client-server and peer-to-peer networks (next lesson)
• justify the use of a client-server or peer-to-peer network in a specific
scenario. (next lesson)
STARTER: 5 Min
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Think about all the times have connected to

some sort of a network ;
A. What activities did you use when
connecting to a network?
C. How is data sent on that network?
D. Does hardware play a role in different
types of networks ?
Challenge 1: What is the difference
Challenge 2:
between a router and a modem ? Where
What is a hotspot ?
do you use this in a network system ?
 Let’s travel back in time..
Quick HISTORY LESSON
To the ‘First Network’ ever.
The ‘first network’ was created in 1960 by a
commercial airline when it connected two mainframe
computers together in order to speed up a
reservation system.

In 1962 , researchers at the advanced research

projects agency (ARPA) developed a project called the
Intergalactic Computer Network. In 1969, computers
at four universities in the USA were connected, which
created ARPANET. This is considered t been the
predecessor of the internet.
Activity 1: 3 Min
(GRADE 5)

Define what a computer network

is in your own words?

Challenge:
What is a IP address is ?
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 Requirements for connecting to a network:
In order to connect to a network, computers need to fulfil certain requirements
so that they all operate using standard protocols
How devices are identified on a network:
There are three methods used to identify devices on a network:

• Internet Protocol (IP)

• MAC Address
• Device name
5 second question:
What is a MAC address is ?
Methods used to identify devices on a network: :
Methods used to identify devices on a network: :
Methods used to identify devices on a network: :

2 Min task:
Using the internet; find
out which manufacturer
made the device with
the MAC address in
figure 5.6

What does
‘SPOOFING’ mean?
Methods used to identify devices on a network: :

2 Min task:
Identify the
name, an IP
address and the
MAC address of
a device on a
network that
you use.
Components of Wired and Wireless
Systems
Components of Wired and Wireless
Systems

Fiber optical Cables

Components of Wired and Wireless
Systems
Activity 2: 10 Min (GRADE 6)
Keyboards:

List all the basic devices - hardware and software

that is needed to form a computer network.

Challenge:
What is the difference between a search
engine and a web browser?
 Components of Wired and
A Switch Wireless Systems
 Components of Wired and
A Router Wireless Systems

2 Min task:
What is an internet
booster? When will you
need to add one ?
Servers

2 Min task:
What is a ISP?
ISP
Web Browser

1 Min task:
How many Web browser
Examples can you think of?

Search Engines
Activity 3: 10 Min (GRADE 7)
Keyboards:
Complete the table: What is the advantages and disadvantages of a
computer network in general?

Networked Computer(s)
 

Advantages
 

Disadvantages
Filter Software
Local Area Networks
(LANS)

A LAN is a network
contained to a small,
such as home or office
network. Computer in a
network can be
connected using one of
two different models:
• PEER to PEER
• Client Server
PEER TO PEER
Client Servers
Activity 4:
Keyboards: (GRADE
15 Min 8)
RESEARCH TASK: Tick the columns to identify whether each statement
describes a client-server network, a peer-to-peer network, or both.
Client-server Peer-to-peer
 

   
There is a central server
   
Centralised back-up
   
All computers are equal
   
Security is centrally managed
   
There is no central server
   
Each user is responsible for backing up their own data
   
Centralised administration
   
Data can be shared between the users
   
Each user is responsible for their own system security
PLENARY (PICK A BOX)
What is the 3 methods we can
use to identify devices on a
network:
What is Peer to Peer Network
share?
What is an internet booster?
When will you need to add
one ?
List at least 5 basic devices –
(include hardware and
software) that is needed to
form a computer network.
List 2 advantages and 2
disadvantages of a computer
network
Define a computer network in
your own words
What is the difference
between a Web browser and a
Search Engine?
What is the function of a
router? Can a computer
network function without it?
Choose another box and
answer that question +
challenge one of your friends in
class with the same question
PLENARY (PICK A BOX)
2. List at least 5 basic devices –
1.What is the 3 methods we can (include hardware and 3.What is the difference
use to identify devices on a software) that is needed to between a Web browser and a
network: form a computer network. Search Engine?

4.What is Peer to Peer Network 5. List 2 advantages and 2 6. What is the function of a
share? disadvantages of a computer router? Can a computer
network network function without it?

7. What is an internet booster? 9.Choose another box and

When will you need to add 8. Define a computer network in answer that question +
one ? your own words challenge one of your friends in
class with the same question