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Computer Communications Networks, I

  • Introduction and overview.
  • Common network technologies and concepts..
  • Connection oriented and connectionless packet switching. The Internet and ATM Networks: Concepts, architecture and challenges
  • Delay models in computer networks. Queueing theory: Basic concepts, review of Markov chain theory.
  • Queueing theory: Little's Theorem, M/M/1 queue
  • Priority queueing systems. Multidimensional Markov Chains: applications in multiple traffic class networks
  • Multiple Access and LAN protocols. Performance analysis of LAN protocols.
  • Naming and addressing: Internet and ATM networks. Routing in computer networks: overview and requirements.
  • Distance-vector routing. Link-state routing. Routing in ATM networks.
  • Multiparty communication. IP multicast routing protocols.
  • Flow and rate control: open loop and closed loop. Analysis of window flow control.
  • Common network protocols: SONET/SDH, Internet protocol stack. TCP flow and error control.
  • ATM Network protocols: ATM, AAL, IP over ATM, LAN emulation. ATM signaling
  • Elements of Network Security.