SCHEME/SYLLABUS : MCA(SE)
(Fourth Semester)

Code No: IT 702
Paper : Computer Networks

Uses of Computer Networks, Network Architecture, Reference Model (ISO-OSI, TCP/IP-Overview, IP Address Classes, Subneting), Domain Name Registration & Registrars

The Physical Layer: Theoretical basis for data communication, transmission media-Magnetic Media, Twisted Pair, Baseband Coaxial Cable, Broadband Coaxial Cable, Fibre Cable, Structured Cabling, Cable Mounting, Cable Testing, Wireless transmission, the telephone system, narrowband ISDN, broadband ISDN and ATM.

The Data Link Layer: Data link layer design issues, error detection and correction, data link protocols, sliding window protocols, Examples of Data Link Protocols.

The Medium Access Sublayer: The channel allocation problem, multiple access protocols, IEEE standard 802 for LANS and MANS, high-speed LANs, satellite networks, Network devices-repeaters, hubs, switches and bridges.

The Network Layer: Network layer design issues, routing algorithms, congestion control algorithm, internetworking, the network layer in the internet, the network layer in ATM networks.

Text:

1. Tananbaum A.S., “Computer Networks”, 3rd Ed, PHI, 1999.

Reference:

1. Black U., “Computer Networks-Protocols, Standards and Interfaces”, PHI, 1996.
2. Stallings W., “Computer Communication Networks”, PHI.
3. Laura Chappell (ed), “Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration”, Techmedia, 1999.
4. Michael A. Miller, “Data & Network Communication”, Vikas Publication
5. William A. Shay, “Understanding Data Communication & Networks”, Vikas Publication

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