The document discusses hardware requirements for computer network communication. It identifies several key network devices, including network interface cards, wireless network cards, modems, hubs, switches, routers, and wireless access points. It tasks the reader with researching the functions of these devices and presenting their findings. The document was prepared by Norhasimah Bt Mohamed, head of the ICT panel at SMK Sungai Pusu secondary school in Gombak Selangor, Malaysia.

1. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. 140907 3.2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 3.2.1 Devices 3.2.2 Medium

2. Learning Outcomes 3.2.1.1 Identify the devices needed in computer network communication: Network Interface Card (NIC) Wireless Network Interface Card Modem (internal and external) Hub / Switch Router Wireless Access Point 3.2.1.2 State the functions of the following: Network Interface Card (NIC) Wireless Network Interface Card Modem (internal and external) Hub / Switch Router Wireless Access Point Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor.

3. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Network Interface Card (NIC) Wireless Network Interface Card Modem (internal and external) Hub / Switch Router Wireless Access Point

4. Network Interface Card (NIC) Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor.

5. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Wireless Network Interface Card Internal

6. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. External Modem

7. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Hub

8. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Switch

9. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. External Modem

10. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Wireless Access Point

11. Prepared by: Norhasimah Bt Mohamed – Head of ICT Panel, SMK Sungai Pusu, Gombak Selangor. Task for this week… Retrieve information on the function of the stated devices from relevant materials and the Internet. Present your finding.