GCSE J277 Unit 1.

3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

STARTER
How do torrents work?
Are they an example of a client-server or
peer-to-peer approach to networking?
Is torrenting a quicker or slower way of downloading
video files – and why?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

STARTER
Torrents are an example of peer-to-peer networking.
With a peer-to-peer
approach, the requesting
peer finds out which of the
connected peers have the
required file via a tracker.
tracker
A small part of the file is
requested and downloaded
from multiple peers, sharing
the load and making the
download quicker as a result.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

HOMEWORK
Watch the following video(s) before the next lesson
and make notes:
• 1.3 Hardware to connect a LAN
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

KEY QUESTION
What are the differences between peer-to-peer and
client-server networks?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

OBJECTIVES
1. Know what a client-server model is.
2. Know what a peer-to-peer model is.
3. Understand the different roles computers have in
each model.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

ACTIVITY
SLR 1.3 Workbook
• Complete slides 5 and 6
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

ACTIVITY
Continue programming tasks and challenges.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

OBJECTIVES REVIEW
1. Know what a client-server model is.
2. Know what a peer-to-peer model is.
3. Understand the different roles computers have in
each model.