GCSE J277 Unit 1.

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

STARTER
A school network includes
several CCTV cameras that
record video images to the file
server. The head teacher wants
to add more cameras to the
outside of the school building to
improve security.
What should the network
manager consider?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

STARTER
• Additional cameras will add load to the network.
Can the current infrastructure support it?
• The transmission media used to connect the
cameras to the file server.
• Is there enough bandwidth on the network? What
are the current usage statistics?
• Monitoring the possibility of increased latency for
students and staff using the network.
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 Client-server and peer-to-peer networks
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

KEY QUESTION
What can affect the performance of a network?
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

OBJECTIVES
1. Understand what factors can affect the
performance of a network.
2. Understand how to program.
GCSE J277 Unit 1.3| Computer networks, connections and protocols Craig’n’Dave

ACTIVITY
SLR 1.3 Workbook
• Complete slide 4
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. Understand what factors can affect the
performance of a network.
2. Understand how to program.