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This standard asks you to build and set up a computer network using proper tools and techniques, then test it to make sure it works. You'll need to explain how networks operate, configure both the hardware (cables, switches, servers) and software to connect devices, and troubleshoot any problems that come up. You also need to think about real-world considerations like security, user needs, and how the different parts of your network work together.
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What you actually do
- ·Explain networking concepts including how the OSI model works and what happens at each layer
- ·Investigate and select appropriate hardware components (like switches, routers, cables) and software (protocols like DNS, IP addressing) for your network
- ·Install and configure both hardware and software using proper procedures and protocols, such as setting up shared access to files and printers
- ·Test your network using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting procedures to find and fix any setup or configuration errors
- ·Address relevant real-world implications such as security, privacy, end-user requirements, health and safety, and future-proofing
AAchieved
You build a working network using correct techniques and explain the basic networking concepts involved, with appropriate testing to fix errors.
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