CA461_A_Computer Networks
Topic outline
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Introductory Concepts: Goals and Applications of Networks, Network Structure and Architecture, OSI Reference Model, Network Topology, Physical Layer: Transmission, Switching Methods, Multiplexing, Introduction to Digital Communication: Line Coding Techniques
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Quiz 1
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Feedback unit I
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Medium Access Sub Layer: Channel Allocations, LAN Protocols, ALOHA Protocols, Carrier Sense Multiple Access Protocols, CSMA with Collision Detection, Collision Free Protocols, IEEE Standards (802.3, 802.4, 802.5, and 802.6), FDDI. Data Link Layer: Elementary Data Link Control Protocols, Sliding Window Protocols, Error Handling (Error-Correction and Detection), HDLC.
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Assignment 1
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Feedback unit 2
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Network Layer: Point to Point Networks, Routing Algorithms, Congestion Control Algorithms, Leaky Bucket Algorithm. Internetworking: Overview, TCP/IP Model, Network Layer: IP Protocol, IP Addresses, IPv4, IPv6
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Quiz 2
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Feedback unit 3
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Transport Layer: Duties of Transport Layer, Connection Management, TCP Window Management, User Datagram Protocol, Transmission Control Protocol. Session Layer: Session and Transport Interaction, Synchronization Points, Session Protocol Data Unit. Presentation Unit: Translation, Encryption/ Decryption, Authentication, Data Compression.
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Assignment 2
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Feedback unit 4
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Application Layer: Network Security, DES, RSA Algorithms, Domain Name System, Simple Network Management Protocol, Electronic Mail, File Transfer Protocol, Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, Cryptography and Compression Techniques.
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Feedback unit 5
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