a networked computer that manages, stores and provides data such as files to other computers

a network device that allows wireless computing devices to connect to a wired network

a group of interconnected computing devices

Transferring information between devices

Computing

Digital devices

Designing a digital device

Digital devices for different activities

Connecting digital devices

Physical components of a computer network

In this unit pupils will explore digital devices, with an initial focus on inputs, processes, and outputs. Pupils will be introduced to computer networks, including devices that make up a network infrastructure and the benefits of connecting devices in a network.

Computer networks

a device that connects wireless devices to a wired network

They are reassembled into the original data.

What happens to data packets when they reach their destination?

Match the following examples with their purposes:

The message passes through multiple connections.

The switch sends the message to the destination device.

Arrange the steps of how a message travels in a network:

Starter Quiz

What is a connection?