This module will help the students to learn various networking concepts.
Overview: evolution of computer networks, Data communications – advantages of digital communication, transmission media, fundamentals of digital communications.
LAN technologies – The OSI seven layer network model, protocols and standards, LAN hardware, TCP/IP and the Internet, Internet Architecture, Internet protocol and datagrams, Routing protocols, UDP, Internet standard services, DNS.
Networking Technologies: ISDN, Leased Lines, Modems, Cable Modem, DSL/ADSL, SMDS, Frame relay, fast Ethernet, 100VG-anyLAN and Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI and CDDI, Asynchronous Transfer, SONET, DWDM Switching and Virtual LAN, Non-ATM Virtual LANs, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN standard,.
Network Management – SNMP, Directory services and network management, Internetworking Devices - Routers, Switches
Issues related to network reliability and security – SSL, STP and VPN, Firewalls
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2. D.E. Cormer," Computer Networks and Internet”, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley Publication, 2000.
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4. D. Bertsekas and R.Gallagar, “Data Networks”, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1992.
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6. Keiss, “Local Area Networks”, TMH.
7. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data Communication & Networking”, TMH, 2004.