1. Networks Basics (12 Hrs)
What is Network, Uses of Computer Networks, Networking Models (Client
Server, peer to peer, Distributed processing), Network Topologies, Types of
network (PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN), Network Terminologies (Broadcast,
Multicast, Unicast, Layer, Protocols, Interface), Design issues for Layer,
Network Services, Services primitives, Wireless Networks – WiFi, WiMax,
Features of Wireless Networks.
2. Reference Models (08Hrs)
OSI Reference Model, Functions of layers in OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP
reference Model, TCP/IP Network Model.
3. Internetworking Basics (10 Hrs)
Internet, Intranet, Communication over internet, IP Addressing, Classes of IP
Addressing, sub-netting, super-netting, IPv4 header format, CDIR, NAT, Mobile
IP, IPv6, Need for IPv6, IPv6 header format.
4. Network Channel Allocation (10 Hrs)
Static Channel allocation in LANs and MANs, Dynamic Channel allocation in
LANs and MANs, Multiple Access protocols (ALOHA - Pure ALOHA & Slotted
ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, Collision Free protocols), Ethernet Cabling, Fast
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.
5. Routing. (08 Hrs)
Adaptive & Non adaptive routing, Optimality principle, shortest path routing,
flooding,
6. Network Connectivity (08 Hrs)
Network Connectivity Devices, NIC, Repeater, Hub, Switch, Router, Bridge,
Gateway, VOIP, Wireless NIC, Access Point, Modem, Print Server, Bluetooth.
7. Network Security (08 Hrs)
Security Issues, Cryptography, Encryption Model, Encryption Methods, IPSec,
Firewall, VPN, WEP. .