CSE-704 COMPUTER NETWORKS

Evolution of Data Network.

Networking goals and applications, typical building blocks of Networks and examples: Network topology, Cost, Delay, throughput and reliability. Packet switching vs. Circuit switching. Broadcast channel access in satellite based networks. Interface massage processor hardware: Data link, Network Software design. Local Area Network, Bus and ring structures. CSI reference model. Protocol Hierarchy, Data link, Network, transport and other higher layer protocols. Network services: Electronic mail, file transfer, remote login, communication protocol standards, Introduction to protocol specification, validation and testing.

TEXTBOOKS

1. A.S. Tanenbaum: Computer Networks, PHI

2. D.W. Davies, D.L.A. Barbera, W.L. Drice and C.M. Solonides: Computer Networks and their protocols, John Wiley.

3. Mischa Senwartz: Computer communication Network design and analysis, PHI

4. D.W. Davis and D.L.A. Barbera: Communication Networks for computers, John Wiley and sons.

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