ELEN E6761

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.