Network/hardware/rs232-485

Describe why it is important to control access to a secure VLAN

-          Most importantly for security

-          Also to cut down on traffic in the network.

Describe what a WAP is

-          Wireless Access Point – Wi-fi Router.

Explain what the following network devices are: Switches Hubs, Routers, NIC's and Media Converters.

-          Routers -direct signals across networks

-          NIC’s – grants access to network’s

-          Media converters – Converts signal types (fibber > Coaxil)

-          Switches – Direct signals on a local network

Demonstrate the ability to make a cable using a pinout diagram

-          Watch a video on how to do this, there arnt many opportunities to practice.