Section outline

  • General

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                                         Computer network is a group of two or more computers and other devices that
        Computer network Images - Free Download ...       are connected to together to share data, resource, and information with each other.

              Type of computer network

                👉 Local Area Network
                👉Wide Area Network
                 👉Metropolitan Area Network
               

  • Unit-1 Introduction

    Topic:

             Introduction to computer network; Network Models- OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP Model;

             Practical Exercise:

    👉 Study of any Network simulation tool (Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, NS-2, GNS3  etc )

    👉To understand and practically observe how the data travels through OSI  layers using network tools (Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer,  NS-2,   GNS3 etc)

  • Unit-2 Data communication and communication Methodologies

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    Topic:

    Transmission Media - principles, issues and example; Wired Media - Coaxial, UTP ,STP, Fiber Optic Cables; Wireless Media - HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave, Ku Band; Network topologies; Data Link Layer - design issues, example protocols  (Ethernet , WLAN, Bluetooth); Switching Techniques (Circuit, Packet, Message).

    Practical Exercise

    👉Showing various types of network cables and connectors, identifying them clearly.

    👉Looking at specification of cables and connectors of various companies on Internet, find out differences.

    👉Making patch cord using different type of cables and connector - crimping, spicing, etc.

    👉Demonstration of different type of cables testers, using them for testing patch cords pre- pared by the students in Lab standard cables prepared by professionals.

  • Unit-3 Network Layer:

    Topic:

    Network Layer - design issues, example protocols (IPv4); Concept of IPV6, Routing principles / issues, algorithms (Distance - vector, Link-state) and protocols (RIP, OSPF); 

    Practical Exercise

    👉Configuring computing device (PC, Laptop, Mobile, etc) for network, different options and their impact - IP address, gateway, DNS, security options, etc. 

  • Unit-4 Transport Layer:

    Topic:

    Transport Layer - design issues, example protocols (TCP/UDP); Application Layer Protocols (SMTP,DNS).

    Practical Exercise
    👉TCP communication between two devices.

  • Unit-5 Network Devices:

    Topic:
    Functioning of Network Device - NIC, Bridge, Switch, Router, WiFi Devices; Network Management System and example protocols (SNMP).
    Practical Exercise
    👉Showing various networking devices - NICs, Hub, Bridge, Switch, Router, Gateway, WiFi access point,  etc.

    👉Looking at specifications of various networking devices various companies on Internet, find out differences.