COMP247
COMP247
introduces basic data-communication concepts, theory and practice within the
context of the use of communication networks in organisations. Topics include
protocols and standards, including the OSI model, network switching and
routing, LAN and WAN topologies, wireless networking, network hardware, such as
routers, modems, repeaters, switches and hubs, public telecommunication-based
data services, the effect of telecommunications on society, the role of
telecommunications within organisations, introduction to security and network
management, organisational management of telecommunications, introduction to
network design and regulatory frameworks. Practical work includes basic network
hardware set-up and protocol performance using Cisco routers and switches. Also
note that the unit COMP347 Computer Networks requires a clear pass in COMP247.
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information, see the unit
outline.