Aim and purpose

This unit makes sure learners to recognizethe role of IT networks in organisations, including their description,
services and components and capable to set up a small network for personal or commercial use.

Learning outcomes
On achievement of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the recent use of computer networks
2 Know the features and services of local and wide area network technologies
3 appreciate how network hardware and software components are connected
4 Be able to set up a simple local area network.

Unit introduction
This unit starts by investigating the role of networks in organisations and how their services can be utilised to
manage resources. The components that make up networks, including hardware devices and software, are
investigated and the knowledge and understanding used to setup and test a simple local area network.