Module I: Introduction to Computer Networks and Network Models

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•Types of computer networks, Internet, Intranet, Network topologies, Network classifications.

•Network Architecture Models: Layered architecture approach, OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP.

•Physical Layer: Analog signal, Digital signal, Analog-to-Digital conversion, Digital-to-Analog conversion, Maximum data rate of a channel transmission.

•Transmission media (Guided transmission media, Wireless transmission, Satellite communication).

•Multiplexing (Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)).

Module II: Data Link Layer

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•Data Link Layer services, Error detection, Types of errors, Single-bit error and Burst error, Vertical Redundancy Check (VRC), Longitudinal Redundancy Check (LRC), Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC), Checksum, Error correction – Single-bit error correction, Hamming Code.

•Error correction techniques, Error recovery protocols (Stop-and-Wait ARQ, Go-Back-N ARQ, Selective Repeat ARQ).

•Multiple access protocols (TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, FDD, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA).

•Data Link and MAC addressing, Ethernet, Polling.

•IEEE Standards – Wireless LANs, Ethernet, Bluetooth.

Module III: Network Layer

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•Networking and Internetworking devices - Repeaters, Bridges, Routers, Gateways, Firewall.

•Logical addressing – IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, Network Address Translation (NAT), Internet Protocol (IP), Internetworking, Datagram.

Transition from IPv4 to IPv6.

•Address Mapping, Error reporting, Multicasting, Delivery.

•Forwarding and Routing algorithms, Distance Vector Routing.

Link State Routing, Dijkstra's Algorithm.

Module IV: Transport Layer and Application Layer

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•Transport Layer, Process-to-process delivery, UDP, TCP.

•Congestion control and Quality of Service (QoS).

•Domain Name System (DNS), Remote Login, Email.

•FTP, WWW, HTTP.

•Introductory concepts on Network Management and Mail Transfer: SNMP.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).

Module V: Hands-on Computer Networks – Practical Applications

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Lab 1: Identifying Networking Hardware Components (Jacks, Cables, Tools)

Lab 2: Configuring IP Address

Lab 3: Cable Crimping

Lab 4: Configuring Network Host – Setting Hostname and Assigning IP Address

Lab 5: Configuring the Network Interface Card (NIC)

Lab 6: Setting up a Wired LAN with More Than Two Systems

Lab 7: Setting up a Wireless LAN with More Than Two Systems

Lab 8: Setting up Internet Services – File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Lab 9: Setting up Mail Services – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and Post Office Protocol (POP)

Lab 10: Setting up Intranet Services – Network File System (NFS)

Case Study

Capstone (Course) Project: Build a Practical Application Using a Wired Network.