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In-depth notes on paper 1 of the CIE 9618 Computer Science A Level/ AS Level. Revised off only my concise notes to achieve my A*. Covers chapter 2

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2 Communication

Networks

State which topology would be used as part of a wireless network
A star topology - all devices are connected through a central Wireless
Access Point (WAP) which broadcasts signals.

LANS:

Devices connected over a small geographical area

Uses dedicated/company-owned infrastructure

LAN hardware:

Cables (aka network media)

Copper /coaxial

Fibre Optic

Much faster transmission (than ethernet)

Signals don’t fade

Transmission at speed of light

Expensive

Easily damaged (delicate + not robust)

Difficult installation

Ethernet/ twisted pair

Most common in LAN

Cheap

Easy to install

Bend and manipulate

Robust

Hub

2 Communication 1

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David Watson, Helen Williams Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science

Publisher: Unknown ISBN: 9781510457591 Edition: Unknown

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