Notes of Computer Networks | AbdurRahman G

Notes of Computer Networks

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1.         Networks Basics

·                     Concept of network

·                     Models of network computing

·                     Networking models

·                     Peer-to-peer Network

·                     Client-Server  Network

·                     LAN, MAN, and WAN

·                     Network Services

·                     Topologies

·                     Switching Techniques

2.         Networking Models

·                     OSI model: Definition, Layered Architecture

Functions of various layers

·                     TCP/IP Model:  Definition, Functions of various layers

·                     Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP model

3.         TCP/IP Addressing   

·                     Concept of physical and logical addressing

·                     IPV4 addresses – Address space, Notations

·                     Classful Addressing- Different IP address classes, Classes & Blocks, Net-id & Host-Id, Masks, Address depletion

·                     Classless Addressing – Address blocks, Masks

·                     Special IP Addresses

·                     Subnetting and Supernetting

·                     Loopback concept

·                     Network Address Translation

·                     IPV4 Header

·                     IPV6 Header

·                     Comparison between IPV4 and IPV6

4.         Network Architecture

            Ethernet specification and standardization: 10 Mbps (Traditional Ethernet), 10       Mbps(Fast Ethernet) and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)           

5.         Network Connectivity 

·                     Network connectivity Devices

·                     NICs

·                     Hubs, Switches, Routers, Repeaters, Modem, Gateway

·                     Configuration of Routers & Switches

6          Network Administration   

·                     Network Security Principles, Cryptography, using secure protocols

·                     Trouble Shooting Tools: PING, IPCONFIG, IFCONFIG, NETSTAT, TRACEROOT, Wireshark,  Nmap, TCPDUMP, ROUTEPRINT

·                     DHCP Server

·                     Workgroup/Domain Networking

7          Introduction to Wireless Networks.

           

·                  Introduction to wireless LAN  IEEE 802.11, WiMax ad Li-Fi

·                  Wireless Security

·                  Introduction to Bluetooth - architecture, application

·                  Comparison between Bluetooth and Wifi

8         Cloud Computing  

·                     Definition of  Cloud  Computing  and the advantages of Cloud Computing

·                     Cloud Computing service model- SaaS, PaaS, Iaas

·                     Deployment model-Private Cloud, Public Cloud, Hybrid, Community cloud.