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OBJECTIVE

Students will be able to describe the purpose and functions of network components.

Describe the purpose and functions of network components.

Types, functions, configuration, topologies and purpose of networks including:

1. Local Area Network (LAN)

2. Wide Area Network (WAN)

3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)

1. Internet

2. Extranet

3. Intranet

4. Virtual Router software

Transmission Media

Wired versus Wireless Fibre Optic Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Hotspots Protocols

Definitions and Examples

Network Security Firewalls