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Sem 4-Computer Networks-22PCA401

The document outlines the syllabus for a Computer Networks course, divided into five units covering networking fundamentals, network devices, transport and application layers, WAN technology, and network operating systems. It includes details on various networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques, along with suggested readings and web resources. Specific adjustments to the syllabus are noted, including the exclusion and reallocation of certain topics across units.

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Sem 4-Computer Networks-22PCA401

The document outlines the syllabus for a Computer Networks course, divided into five units covering networking fundamentals, network devices, transport and application layers, WAN technology, and network operating systems. It includes details on various networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques, along with suggested readings and web resources. Specific adjustments to the syllabus are noted, including the exclusion and reallocation of certain topics across units.

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SEMESTER-IV

COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER NETWORKS


Course Code: 22PCA401

Unit 1
Networking Fundamentals 9 Hours
Basics of Network & Networking, Advantages of Networking, Types of Networks, Network
Terms- Host, Workstations, Server, Client, Node, Types of Network Architecture- Peer-to-Peer &
Client/Server, Workgroup Vs. Domain. Network Topologies, Types of Topologies, Logical and
physical topologies, selecting the Right Topology, Types of Transmission Media,
Communication Modes, Wiring Standards and Cabling- straight through cable, crossover cable,
rollover cable, media connectors (Fiber optic, Coaxial, and TP etc.) Introduction of OSI model,
Seven layers of OSI model, Functions of the seven layers, Introduction of TCP/IP Model, TCP,
UDP, IP, ICMP, ARP/RARP, Comparison between OSI model & TCP/IP model.

Unit 2
Basics of Network Devices 9 Hours
Network Devices- NIC- functions of NIC, installing NIC, Hub, Switch, Bridge, Router,
Gateways, And Other Networking Devices, Repeater, CSU/DSU, and modem, Data Link Layer:
Ethernet, Ethernet standards, Ethernet Components, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP ),PPP
standards, Address Resolution Protocol, Message format, transactions, Wireless Networking:
Wireless Technology, Benefits of Wireless Technology, Types of Wireless Networks, Wireless
network Components, Wireless LAN standards, Wireless security Protocols.

Unit 3
Basics of Network, Transport and Application Layers 9 Hours
Network Layer: Internet Protocol (IP), IP standards, versions, functions, The IPv4 and IPv6
Datagram Format, IPv4 addressing, IPv4 Subnetting, CIDR and VLSM, IPv6 Addressing,
Internet Control Message Protocol, Internet Group Management Protocol, Introduction to
Routing and Switching concepts, Transport Layer: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), TCP
Connection Establishment, TCP Connection Release, TCP Connection Management Modeling,
TCP Sliding Window, User Datagram Protocol (UDP).
Unit 4
Application Layer and WAN Technology 9 Hours
Overview of Ports & Sockets, Application Layer Protocols.
Introduction to WAN, WAN Switching techniques, connecting to the Internet, Satellite-Based
Services, Cellular Technologies, Technologies used for Connecting WANs, Remote Access
Connections and technologies, Authentication and Authorization, Tunnelling and Encryption
Protocols, Security Appliances and Security Threats.

Unit 5
Network Operating Systems and Troubleshooting Network 9 Hours
Trouble Shooting Networks: Command-Line Interface Tools, Network and Internet
Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Model, identify the affected area, probable cause, implement a
solution, test the result, recognize the potential effects of the solution, document the solution,
Using Network Utilities: ping, traceroute, tracert, ipconfig, arp, nslookup, netstat, nbtstat,
Hardware trouble shooting tools, system monitoring tools.

Suggested Reading:
Text Books:
 CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate: Study Guide (With CD) 7th Edition (Paperback),
Wiley India, 2011
 Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, 2010.
 Behrouz A. Forouzan, (2007). Data Communications and Networking (4 ed.). McGraw Hill

Reference:
 CCNA Exploration Course Booklet: Routing Protocols and Concepts, Version 4.0
(Paperback), Pearson, 2010

Web Resources:
 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/index/networking-fundamentals-how-data-moves-
through-the-internet/
 https://www.nwkings.com/basics-of-computer-networking-and-network-devices
 https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/troubleshoot-network-issues/
Remarks:
In unit-1 exclude the topics such as TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP, ARP/RARP, they are covered in Unit-2
and Unit-3
The topics such as TCP Connection Establishment, TCP Connection Release, TCP Connection
Management Modeling, TCP Sliding Window are added to Unit-3 and Overview of Ports &
Sockets, Application Layer Protocols are moved to Unit-4.
Tunnelling and Encryption Protocols from Unit-4 are excluded.

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