1. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me This presentation will cover the following topics: Connecting to a home network Which types of Network Name:

2. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Chapter Objectives: By the end of this section you will be able to: List the advantages of creating a network Describe the differences between cable and Wi-Fi networks Explain the advantages of cable and Wi-Fi networks Explain the role played by a router in a network. Explain the terms ‘broadband’ and ‘latency’ Select a network type for a particular user Explain how to make a network secure. Name:

3. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Starter Jamie’s family has thinking about setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) at home in order to do the following: Sharing the Internet Connection Allow computers and laptops to share data at home Connecting to other devices Starter discussion: 1.How are your home networks setup? What can you do at home? 2.What’s the difference between wired and wireless?

4. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Network devices in the home Create a mind map below of all the devices in the home that can now can have network connectivity, from the Internet cable entering the house to video, music and computer devices

5. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Why setup a home LAN? Read the 2 websites, plus others you can find, and complete the table below: http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wireless/f/whywirelesslan.htm http://building-a-home-network.wikidot.com/advantages-disadvantages http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wireless/f/whywirelesslan.htm http://building-a-home-network.wikidot.com/advantages-disadvantages

6. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Home Networking Devices Complete the table below of key network terms and devices used in the home and add more of your own if required. Networking TechDescriptionPhotoIssues Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Cat 5 AND Cat5e Wireless Technology Network Switch Homeplug / Powerline

7. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Home Networking Devices – continued Complete the table below of key network terms and devices used in the home and add more of your own if required. Networking TechDescriptionPhotoIssues IP Address NIC Ethernet Cards Basic – up to 10 MB Fast– up to 100 MB Gigabit– up to 1000 MB Bandwidth Latency ASDL Modem

8. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Home Networking Devices – continued Additional terms and devices Networking TechDescriptionPhotoIssues

9. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Most suitable Network Scenarios Read the scenarios below and describe what sort of network should be used and why INCLUDE keywords like Bandwidth, Latency, Signal etc. ScenarioBest network typeWhy Using Tablet computers around the house Playing online games on a console or PC Watching catch-up TV on a ‘Smart’ TV Describe below the setup Jamie’s family should use to meet all of these needs

10. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Wireless Network Security Use the websites provided on the VLE plus your own research to create a Digital CUBE that will present simple tips and advice about wireless security. Include the following keywords: Encryption Virus Security Prevention WEP Range A template is available on the VLE and once complete can be cutout and stuck together

11. Unit 1 Living in the Digital WorldChapter 3 – Entertain Me Open Page 15/16 in the VLE textbook and select eknowledgetask3.6 and paste a screenshot of the completed exercise below.