Data Communications and Computer Networks

Syllabus –  Introduction: Network definition, Network topologies, Network classifications, Layered network architecture, protocol and interface, Overview of ISO-OSI reference model, Overview of TCP/IP protocol suite.

Data Communication Fundamentals and Techniques: Analog and digital signal, Data-rate limits, Digital to digital line encoding schemes, Pulse code modulation, Digital to analog modulation- ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, multiplexing techniquesFDM, TDM,WDM, transmission media.

Networks Switching Techniques and Access mechanisms:  Circuit switching; Packet switching- Connectionless datagram switching, Connection-oriented virtual circuit switching.

Data Link Layer Functions and Protocol:  Error detection and error correction techniques, Data-link control- framing and flow control, Error recovery protocols- Stop and wait ARQ, Go-back-n ARQ, Selective repeat ARQ, Point to Point Protocol on Internet.

Multiple Access Protocol and Networks:  ALOHA, CSMA/CD protocols, Ethernet LANS, connecting LAN and back-bone networksRepeaters, Hubs, Switches, Bridges, Router and Gateways.

Networks Layer Functions and Protocols:  Routing, Routing algorithms, Network layer protocol of Internet- IP protocol, Internet control protocols.

Transport Layer Functions and Protocols :  Transport services, Berkeley socket interface overview, Transport layer protocol of InternetUDP and TCP.

Overview of Application layer protocol:  Overview of DNS protocol, Overview of WWW & HTTP protocol.

 

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