CS3591_Computer Networks_Lab_Manual
CS3591_Computer Networks_Lab_Manual
LAB MANUAL
(2024-2025)
CS3591 COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY
L T P C
3 0 2 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the concept of layering in networks.
2. To know the functions of protocols of each layer of TCP/IP protocol suite.
3. To visualize the end-to-end flow of information.
4. To learn the functions of network layer and the various routing protocols
5. To familiarize the functions and protocols of the Transport layer
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Learn to use commands like tcpdump, netstat, ifconfig, nslookup and traceroute. Capture ping
and trace route PDUs using a network protocol analyzer and examine.
2. Write a HTTP web client program to download a web page using TCP sockets.
3. Applications using TCP sockets like: a) Echo client and echo server b) Chat
4. Simulation of DNS using UDP sockets.
5. Use a tool like Wireshark to capture packets and examine the packets
6. Write a code simulating ARP /RARP protocols.
7. Study of Network simulator (NS) and Simulation of Congestion Control Algorithms using NS.
8. Study of TCP/UDP performance using Simulation tool.
9. Simulation of Distance Vector/ Link State Routing algorithm.
10. Simulation of an error correction code (like CRC)
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
CO 1: Explain the basic layers and its functions in computer networks.
CO 2: Understand the basics of how data flows from one node to another.
CO 3: Analyze routing algorithms.
CO 4: Describe protocols for various functions in the network.
CO 5: Analyze the working of various application layer protocols.
Software:
1. Learn to use commands like tcpdump, netstat, ifconfig, nslookup and traceroute.
Capture ping and trace route PDUs using a network protocol analyzer and examine.
2. Write a HTTP web client program to download a web page using TCP sockets.
3. Applications using TCP sockets like: a) Echo client and echo server b) Chat
5. Use a tool like Wireshark to capture packets and examine the packets