Networks continued

Students should comprehend the following aspects of networks: The function and role of a router, which includes connecting networks and devices to the internet, storing computer addresses, and routing data packets. Familiarity with common network devices such as network interface cards (NIC), hubs, bridges, switches, as well as the uses of wi-fi and Bluetooth. Understanding how to connect a device to a network via wi-fi and Bluetooth, and recognizing the similarities and differences between these two technologies. Knowledge of cloud computing, including its characteristics, applications, and associated issues, as well as how data is stored, managed, and shared in the cloud, along with the pros and cons of cloud storage compared to other storage methods. Awareness of common network environments, including the characteristics, uses, and purposes of extranets, intranets, and the internet, and the distinctions and similarities among them. Understanding different types of networks, specifically Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN), along with the differences between these network types.