CAT Grade 10 Module 2.2 Network
Basics 2025-2026 SOLUTIONS
a PAN
A network organised around a few individuals within a range of few metres (eg an
office)
a HAN
a small network within a home environment that connects to computers, printers or
tablets.
Function of a switch in a HAN
used to connect computers in a network
Function of a Router in a HAN
allows one or more computers or devices to connect to networks such as the internet
Benefit of a wireless router in HAN
So that all of your devices can be connected to the same internet device
Three benefits of using a HAN
1) Users can share their data from any computing device in their home.
2) Users can save money for sharing devices
3) An internet connection can be shared by all the computing devices in the home
Why must a HAN be set up securely?
Some other houses in your area could connect to your network, and use your data.
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair
The internet
The world wide computer network that consists of computers and networks that are
linked by wired or wireless communication media.
ADSL
the permanent digital connection using a telephone line
Fibre
data transmitted along thin glass fibre tubes. This is much faster than ADSL.
ISP
Internet Service Provider - the company with a permanent, fast connection to the
internet that charges people for internet access
A spliter
The telephone connection that allows one line to be dedicated to the telephone and
the other line to be connected to the ADSL.
What is faster: ADSL or Fibre?
Fibre
A dongle
4G
What a dongle is used for
to connect to the Internet wirelessly
Basics 2025-2026 SOLUTIONS
a PAN
A network organised around a few individuals within a range of few metres (eg an
office)
a HAN
a small network within a home environment that connects to computers, printers or
tablets.
Function of a switch in a HAN
used to connect computers in a network
Function of a Router in a HAN
allows one or more computers or devices to connect to networks such as the internet
Benefit of a wireless router in HAN
So that all of your devices can be connected to the same internet device
Three benefits of using a HAN
1) Users can share their data from any computing device in their home.
2) Users can save money for sharing devices
3) An internet connection can be shared by all the computing devices in the home
Why must a HAN be set up securely?
Some other houses in your area could connect to your network, and use your data.
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair
The internet
The world wide computer network that consists of computers and networks that are
linked by wired or wireless communication media.
ADSL
the permanent digital connection using a telephone line
Fibre
data transmitted along thin glass fibre tubes. This is much faster than ADSL.
ISP
Internet Service Provider - the company with a permanent, fast connection to the
internet that charges people for internet access
A spliter
The telephone connection that allows one line to be dedicated to the telephone and
the other line to be connected to the ADSL.
What is faster: ADSL or Fibre?
Fibre
A dongle
4G
What a dongle is used for
to connect to the Internet wirelessly
