Day 1 (March 4): Core Models & Architectures
Morning (3 hours)
- OSI Reference Model (Highest Priority)
- All 7 layers with functions
- Protocols at each layer
- Data units at each layer
- Draw complete diagram multiple times
Afternoon (3 hours)
- Network Topologies (Highest Priority)
- Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh topologies
- Advantages and disadvantages of each
- Practice drawing diagrams for each
- Applications of each topology
Evening (2 hours)
- Previous Paper MCQs - Part 1
- Review all MCQs related to OSI model
- Review all MCQs related to network topologies
- Create flashcards for key concepts
Day 2 (March 5): Transmission Media & Signals
Morning (3 hours)
- Guided Transmission Media (Highest Priority)
- Twisted pair cable (UTP/STP)
- Coaxial cable
- Fiber optic cable
- Characteristics, advantages, applications of each
Afternoon (3 hours)
- Wireless Transmission (High Priority)
- Radio waves, microwaves, infrared
- Propagation methods
- Wireless transmission impairments
- Analog vs. Digital Signals
Evening (2 hours)
- Previous Paper MCQs - Part 2
- Review all MCQs related to transmission media
- Review all MCQs related to signal types
- Practice short answer questions
Day 3 (March 6): Network Types & Devices
Morning (3 hours)
- Network Types (High Priority)
- LAN, MAN, WAN comparison
- Characteristics of each
- Technologies used in each
- Applications and limitations
Afternoon (3 hours)
- Network Devices & Components (High Priority)
- Hub, switch, router, bridge, gateway
- Functions and differences
- OSI layer operations
- IP addressing basics
- Network switching techniques
Evening (2 hours)