To provide an understanding of importance of the OSI model,
and how standard protocols and networking types fit into this
model.
To describe the advantages and disadvantages of differing
network topology types, and how topology affects the performance
of a network.
To describe the advantages and disadvantages
of differing network topology types, and how topology affects
the performance of a network.
To outline the operation of typical networking
technologies, especially Ethernet and ATM.
To describe methods of routing used on the Internet and
with ATM networks.
To understand the architecture of
the Internet, and how data is routed from one node to another,
over interconnected networks.
To understand how data travels from one application to
another, over a network.
Module content
The areas covered are:
Network fundamentals. OSI model. Data encapsulation.
Network Topologies. Network elements: hubs, bridges, routers
and switches. Peer-to-peer and client/server networks.
LAN/WAN network types. Practical network types, especially
Ethernet and ATM.
Network protocols. TCP/IP. IP: Functions,
IP addressing, IP routing, IP header, IP addressing, subnetting.
TCP: Functions, TCP header, UDP header, three-way handshake.
Network security. Security: IP spoofing, session
hi-jacking, and so on. Firewalls/Proxy servers.
Note 1. Practicals and the Project require customization
for the local network, and will change depending on each College/University.
Drafts of the Practicals and the Project are enclosed, and final versions
will depend on the local College/University.
