WA Computer Science ATAR Year 11: Network layers and devices
Students learn why network models are layered, how the OSI and TCP/IP models compare, how encapsulation works, and which devices operate at which layer.
One content description from the full WA Computer Science ATAR Year 11 — Network Communications journey. All 11 modules below are in that journey too, with the same content — add just these to a class, or the whole strand.
Modules (11)
1
Purpose of layers in a network model
2
The OSI seven-layer model
3
The TCP/IP four-layer model
4
Mapping the TCP/IP model to the OSI model
5
Encapsulation and decapsulation through the layers
6
Network interface (wired and wireless adapter)
7
Network switch
8
Router
9
Wireless access point
10
Modem
11
Network devices and the layers they operate at
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