3.1.14 Describe the characteristics of wireless networks

3.1.12 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks

3.1.10 Outline the characteristics of different transmission media

3.1.9 Explain why compression of data is often necessary when transmitting across a network

3.1.7 Explain why protocols are necessary

3.1.11 Explain how data is transmitted by packet switching

3.1.5 Evaluate the use of a VPN.

3.1.6 Define the terms: protocol & data packet

3.1.1 Identify different types of networks

3.1.4 Identify the technologies required to provide a VPN

3.1.3 Describe how communication over networks is broken down into different layers.

3.1.2 Outline the importance of standards in the construction of networks