• define LAN
  • describe the characteristics of LAN
  • define WAN
  • describe the characteristics of WAN
  • define network
  • benefits of networking devices
  • define and describe internet
  • state the two different types of network model
  • define and describe the client-server model
  • state the key features of a client-server network:
  • state the benefits of client-server network
  • state the drawbacks of client-server network
  • define the peer-to-peer networks.
  • state the key features of peer-to-peer networks.
  • state the benefits of peer-to-peer networks
  • state the drawbacks of peer-to-peer networks
  • define Topology
  • state the five requirements for a data communication system
  • state the three mode data or message can be sent
  • define message and describe its three types