EL - 703 Computer Networks
EL - 703 Computer Networks
EL - 703 Computer Networks
Total Periods: 48
EL- 703: Computer Networks
Unit I
Introduction to data communication and Networks, LAN, WAN, MAN, Bluetooth, WLAN,
Internet, Protocols and standards.ISO-OSI Reference Model layers and functions, TCP/IP
Reference Model layers and functions. Comparison of OSI and TCP/IP reference model.
(Lectures 10)
Unit II
Unshielded twisted pair(UTP), Coaxial cable, Shielded Twisted pair(STP), Optical fibre, Radio
and Satellite links.(Lectures 4)
Unit III
Definition of packets and frames, transmission errors, Error Detection and Correction, Framing,
Flow and error control. TCP/IP, Address resolution techniques and protocols, IP datagrams,
Routing table entries, Services of TCP, End to end service and datagram, Packet loss and
retransmission.IPv4, IPv6(Lectures 11)
Unit IV
Random access CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Controlled access, Channelization, Twisted pair
Ethernet, 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T Ethernet, Network devices-repeaters, hubs, switches and
bridges. Network protocols HTTP, FTP, DNS. (Lectures 11)
Essential Texts:
1. A. S. Tananbaum, Computer Networks, 3rd Ed, PHI, 1999
2. B.A Forouzan, Data Communication and networking, 4th edition, TMH, 2007
Practicals - Comuter Networks.
1. Study of different types of Network cables and Practically implement the cross-wired
cable and straight through cable using clamping tool.
Apparatus (Components): RJ-45 connector, Climping Tool, Twisted pair Cable
2. Study of following Network Devices in Detail :Repeater Hub Switch Bridge Router Gate
Way
Apparatus: No software or hardware needed
3. Study of network IP Classification of IP address Sub netting Super netting
4. File Transfer using TCP and UDP.
5. Connect the computers in Local Area Network.
6. Aim: Study of basic network command and Network configuration commands.
Apparatus (Software): Command Prompt And Packet Tracer.