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BCA-14
DATA COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORKS
Unit 1 : Basics of Computer Network
Computer Network: Definition, Goals, Structure; Broadcast and Point-To- Point Networks; Network Topology and their various Types; Types of Network: LAN, MAN, WAN; Server Based LANs & Peer-to-Peer LANs; Communications Types: Synchronous, Asynchronous; Modes of Communication: Simplex, Half Duplex, Full Duplex; Protocols and Standards
Unit 2 : Network Models
Design Issues of the Layer, Protocol Hierarchy, ISO-OSI Reference Model : Functions of each Layer, Various Terminology used in Computer Network, Connection-Oriented & Connectionless Services, Internet (TCP/IP) Reference Model, Comparison of ISO-OSI and TCP/IP Model
Categories of Connectivity Devices, Passive and Active Hubs, Repeaters, Bridges, Switches (2-Layer Switch, 3-Layer, Switch(Router), Gateways, Network Security Devices (Firewalls, Proxy Servers) Unit 5 : Components of LAN Network Interface Card (NIC), Network Adapters, Components of NIC, Functions of NIC, Types of NIC; Ethernet : Basic Features, Types of Ethernet, Different Framer Format: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.4, IEEE 802.5 Unit 6 : Internet Basics Internet:Growth, Architecture, Accessing, Internet Service Providers(ISP), Internet Addressing System:IP Address, DNS, URL; World Wide Web( WWW): Web Servers,Web Browsers, Search Engine; Concept of Intranet & Extranet.
Suggested Readings: 1. Tanenbaum, Andrew, Computer Networks, PHI 2. Forouzan Behrouz A., Tata Mcgraw Hill 3. Norton Peter, Complete Guide To Networking