Computer Networks
EG 3101 CT
Total: 6 hour /week
Year:
III Lecture: 3 hours/week
Semester: V Practical: 3 hours/week
Course
Description:
This course deals with fundamentals of computer network, its
architecture, its standards, protocols and security issues used in computer
network.
Course
Objectives:
After completing this course the students will be able to:
1. Introduce
the architecture of computer network
2. Explain
various hardware devices and software used in computer networks
3. Setup
small home/office network
4. Make
secure computer network
Course
Contents:
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Unit
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Topics
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Contents
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Hours
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Methods/ Media
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1
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Introduction
to computer network:
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1.1 Introductory concept of computer
network
1.2 Features of computer network
1.3 Classification of
computer network
1.4 Introduction of
networking
1.5 Concept of internet
1.6 Application
and challenging issues of computer network
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5hrs
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2
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Network
architecture:
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2.1 Network types:[ LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN,
SAN, PAN]
2.2 OSI Reference model
2.3 TCP/IP Reference model
2.4 Network
protocols, interfaces, services
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5hrs
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3
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Hardware
and Software for
Computer
Network:
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3.1 Concept of hardware and software for
networking
3.2 Network devices:[ Repeater, Hub,
NIC, Bridge, Switch,
Router,
Gateway]
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6hrs
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Unit
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Topics
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Contents
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Hours
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Methods/ Media
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3.3 Client- server and peer to peer model
3.4 Connection
versus connectionless services
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4
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LAN architecture and standards:
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4.1 Introduction to LAN standards and
architecture
4.2 Media access
control
4.3 MAC address
4.4 CSMA/CD
4.5 Token ring, Token
bus
4.6 IEEE 802.3, 802.4, 802.5
4.7 Introduction to
wireless LAN,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max
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3 hrs
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5
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Physical
layer and data layer:
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5.1 Introduction to physical layer
5.2 line coding formats
5.3 Channel bandwidth
5.4 propagation and transmission time
5.5 Introduction to data link layer and
its issues
5.6 Flow
and error control issues at
data link layer
5.7 Data
link layer protocols[ HDLC, PPP]
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7hrs
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6
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Network
Layer:
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6.1 Internetworking
6.2 Addressing issues,IP address
6.3 Different classes
6.4 Private and Public address
6.5 Subnet mask and Subnetting
6.6 Classless addressing;
6.7 Routing type and its necessity
6.8 Introduction
to IPv4, IPv6 and its necessity
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7hrs
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7
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Transport
and
Application
layer
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7.1 Transport layer issues[ Congestion
control, Flow control, Quality of service]
7.2 Transport layer protocols[TCP,
UDP]
7.3 Application layer and its function
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7hrs
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Unit
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Topics
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Contents
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Hours
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Methods/ Media
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7.4 Electronic mail: SMTP,File transfer:
FTP
7.5 protocols[DHCP,DNS, HTTP,
WWW]
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8
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Computer
Network security:
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8.1 Security concept [Confidentiality,
Integrity and Availability] Digital signature
8.2 Cryptography and key management
8.3 Firewalls
8.4 Virtual private network,
8.5 Wireless security threads and mitigation
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5hrs
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9
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Case study:
Visit elated organization visit to study existing network system and prepare
a
REPORT.
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Practical:
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1. Installation
of network interface card and various network devices like hub, switch,
router etc.
2. To
study different types of Network cables and practically implements
cross-wired cable and straight through cable using clamping tool.
3.
Perform Installation and configuration of
workstation PC
4.
To setup peer-to-peer networking and
verify it
5. To
install and configure server for client server networking; also verify it
6. Familiarization
with basic network commands: Observing IP address and MAC address, Setting IP
address and default gateway in PC, Verifying network layer connectivity
7.
Dynamic routing (e.g. RIP) and default
route
8.
Configure HTTP, FTP, DHCP server and
verify it
9.
Configuration of DNS and e-mail server
10. Design
of local area network (LAN,MAN,WAN)
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References books:
1. “Computer
Networks”, A. S. Tanenbaum
2. “Data
Communications and Networking”, Behrouz A. Forouzan
3. ‘’Data
communication and computer Network’ ’Drsanjay Sharma, S. kkataria & sons-latest
edition
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