Learning Intention

We will explain how devices connect to networks and compare wired vs. wireless advantages.

Success Criteria

I can label core network devices and clearly state two pros/cons of wired and wireless.

Why We’re Learning This

Everything you use—Chromebooks, phones, cloud files—depends on the network path. Knowing that path makes tech problems easier to solve.

Warm-Up (Tech Journal)

In one sentence: When would you choose Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi?

Today’s Work

• Open your IT Foundations Slides.
• Complete “Infrastructure II – Networking Basics.”
  • Build a simple connection flow (text-only): Modem → Router → Switch → Device.
  • Define: router, switch, access point, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, RJ-45.
  • Write 2 advantages of wired + 2 of wireless.
• Save and check formatting.

Check for Understanding

What device connects a LAN to the wider Internet?

Wrap-Up / Exit

Finish your bullets and write one sentence: “I prefer ___ because ___.”