CMP 474.
3 Computer Networks
Evaluation:
Theory Practical Total
Sessional 30 20 50
Final 50 - 50
Total 80 20 100
Objectives:
Computer Networks involves the study of computer systems, computer communications and
computer networks. The course includes different kinds of networking topologies and their
structure and design. This course also covers the telephone system, electronic email, data flows,
networking protocols, and organization around ISO-OSI seven-layer architecture, with review of
each layer.
1. Background study and Revision (1 hrs)
Introduction and necessity of computer Networking; Different types of multiplexing:
Simplex, Duplex, Half Duplex
2. Introduction to Network Topologies (3 hrs)
Definition, use and prospect of LAN; Types of networking: LAN, WAN, MAN, Extra-Net,
Intra-Net and Inter-Net
3. Network Architecture (3 hrs)
Star, Clustered Star, Bus, Ring: Logical and Physical, Client Server Network Model; Peer-
to-peer Network architecture model; Wireless LAN
4. Reference Model (6 hrs)
Network software, Protocol Hierarchy and its need, Interfaces and Services; Introduction
of OSI Reference Model
5. Physical layers and its Design issues (5 hrs)
Twisted Pair Cable; Co-axial Cable; Base-band Cable; Broad-band Cable; Fiber Optics;
Wireless Networking; Physical Layer Devices (Hub, Repeaters); Introduction of Frame
Relay, ATM, ISDN, PSTN and X.25.
6. Data Link Layers (6 hrs)
Services and Data Link Layer Devices (Switch, Bridge); Framing, Flow Control and
Error Control; Elementary Data link Protocols; Sliding Window Protocols; HDLC,
SLIP and PPP; Media Access Control Layer (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision
Detection)
7. TCP / IP Reference Model (6 hrs)
Introduction of TCP / IP Model; Comparison with OSI Reference Model; IPV4 Frame
Format; IP Addresses and Classes; Subnet and Subnet mask; Introduction of IPV6
8. Network Layer and Internet Layer (6 hrs)
Network Layer and Design Issues; Virtual Circuit and Data grams Subject; Introduction of
Routing- Shortest path Routing Algorithm, Flow Based Routing Algorithm, Distance
Vector Routing Algorithm, Spanning Tree Routing; Congestion Control; Traffic Shaping
and Leaky Bucket Algorithm
9. Network Severs and Protocols (3 hrs)
HTTP, DHCP; SMTP, DNS, PROXY, FTP, POP and IMAP; Examples of Clients, Servers
Tools and Virtual private Networks
10. Network Management and Security: (3 hrs)
Introduction to Network management, Internet Network-Management framework (SMI &
HIB) & SNMP protocol; Data encryption, Data Encryption standard; Principles of
Cryptography (Symmetric Key & public key Encryption), Integrity & firewalls
11. Introduction to Socket Programming: (3 hrs)
Clint/Server Computing: - Distributed Applications (Web Technology), Distributed
processing (Three-Tier Architecture); Introduction to socket calls & operating system
calls; TCP socket calls & UDP Socket calls.
Laboratory:
1. Setting up Client /Server Architecture system using Microsoft product and Linux
2. Understanding Route interface and Basic Router using Route simulator.
3. Understanding the socket Interface and window Socket API.
Reference Book:
1. Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum.
2. Date and Computer communications by William Stalling.
3. Computer networking by James F. kurose, keith W. Ross.
4. Internet programming by KNJ Jamsa and ken cope.
5. Computer networking by RS Rajesh, KS Easwarakumar, R Balasubramaian.
6. Unit Network Programming by Stevens W.R- Vol.I and II.
7. TCP/IP Protocol by Behrouz A Foruldzan.
8. LAN by Gerd . E. keiser.
Text book:
1 Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum