Computer Network
- Network Foundations and Physical Layer: Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Network, Network Topologies, classification of computer network, Parallel & Serial Transmission, Transmission Models, Transmission Channel, Data Rate, Bandwidth Signal Encoding Schemes, Data Compression, Transmission Impairments, Layering and Design Issues, OSI Model and TCP/ IP model.
- Data Link Layer & MAC Sublayer: Need for Data Link Control, Frame Design Consideration, Flow Control & Error Control. MAC sublayer, contention based and polling based MAC protocols.
- Network Layer and Internetworking: Routing, Congestion control, Internetworking principles, Internet Protocols (IPv4, packet format), Hierarchal addressing sub netting, ARP, PPP, Bridges, Routers. Classless IP address.
- Transport Concepts (Datalink/Transport Context): Process to process communication. Socket meaning and socket address. Upward and downwards multiplexing. UDP and TPDU.
- Application Layer Protocols: HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, SNMP.