Topic coverage
Computer Networks topics we can work through with your actual brief
The page focuses on systems behaviour, configuration, protocols, infrastructure and defensive analysis. Each topic below should connect to a deliverable, test or explanation instead of appearing as isolated terminology.
01OSI and TCP/IP
For OSI and TCP/IP, first define the expected behaviour or result, then apply it to the coursework brief using Cisco Packet Tracer. Capture evidence that demonstrates the result and explain how it relates to systems behaviour, configuration, protocols, infrastructure and defensive analysis.
02Subnetting and addressing
Subnetting and addressing should not appear as an isolated feature. Show how it interacts with the rest of the Computer Networks task, how you tested it, and what the result means for the final technical report.
03Routing and switching
Routing and switching should not appear as an isolated feature. Show how it interacts with the rest of the Computer Networks task, how you tested it, and what the result means for the final technical report.
04Protocol analysis
When the brief includes protocol analysis, identify exactly what the marker expects to inspect. Build or analyse that part with Linux, record meaningful evidence, and connect the outcome to technically accurate work within the authorised coursework scope.
05Network design
When the brief includes network design, identify exactly what the marker expects to inspect. Build or analyse that part with Cisco IOS, record meaningful evidence, and connect the outcome to technically accurate work within the authorised coursework scope.