Local Area Networks (LANs)
Students map how information travels between devices within a local network, like a classroom or home.
Key Questions
- Explain how devices in our classroom communicate with each other.
- Design a simple network diagram for a small office.
- Predict the impact of a broken cable on a local network.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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