Computer Networking
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Computer Networking Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Computer Networking (subject code 4343202) as prescribed for ICT · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 39 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the Jan-2024 intake. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4343202)Unit 1 Introductio n to Computer Networks 1.a Explain data communication and its significance in the field of information technology. 1.b Explai...
- 1.1. Need, Advantages and Applications of Computer Networks
- 1.2. Physical topologies of Network : Star, Ring, Bus, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid
- 1.3. Internet Standards: Protocol, Interface,
- 1.4. Network Classification i. i. Based on Transmission Technologies: Point-to point, broadcast ii. ii. Based on scale: PAN, LAN, WAN, MAN,VPN, Internet iii. iii. Based on Architecture: Peer to Peer, Client Server, advantages of Client Sever over Peer-to-Peer Model iv.
- 1.5. OSI and TCP/IP models and their comparison Computer Networking Course Code: 4343202 Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 2 Network Devices 2.a Explain functions of following network devices: Repeater, Hub, Bridge, Switch , Router, B-router, Gateway, Network Ad...
- 2.1. Classification of Transmission Media: Role of different devices
- 2.2. Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges, Switches (layer 2 and layer 3)
- 2.4. Access Points
- 2.5. Firewalls : Concept, principles, limitations, trusted system, Kerberos- concept.
- 2.6. Introduction to Network management system (OS, CLI, Administrative Functions, Interfaces)
- 2.7. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- 2.8. Wireless LAN
- 2.9. FDDI & CDDI,
- 2.10. Software defined network
Unit 3 Hardware Layer 3.a Explain characteristics of guided and unguided transmission media. 3.b Sketch constructional details of twisted pair,...
- 3.1. Physical Layer: Transmission media (Twisted pair, Coaxial cable, Fiber optic cable)
- 3.2. Wireless Medium as Physical layer,
- 3.3. ISM Band
- 3.4. DSL technology types-xDSLs
- 3.5. Cable modem
- 3.6. Sub Layers of Data Link Layer and functions: Error control, Flow control examples
- 3.7. Network Layer: Packet Switching,
- 3.8. Virtual circuits, and datagram, Static and Dynamic Routing Algorithms
- 3.9. IP Addressing,
- 3.10. CIDR & NAT
- 3.11. IP layer protocols (ICMP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, BOOTP)
- 3.12. IPv4 and IPv6 comparison Computer Networking Course Code: 4343202 Topics and Sub-topics 3.q Distinguish various components of IPv4 and IPv6 protocol.
Unit 4 Software Layer 4.a Explain TCP and UDP protocol in transport layer in relation to connection oriented and connection less network. 4.b Ro...
- 4.1. Transport Layer: Elements of Transport protocols - TCP & UDP,connection oriented and connection less
- 4.2. Application Layer:
- 4.2.1. DNS- Domain Name System
- 4.2.2. Internet Services: World Wide Web: Web browser, HTML
- 4.2.3. Electronic Mail: Functions of E- mail system, User agent, Message format , Mail Protocols (SMTP, POP3),FTP, Remote Login
- 4.3. Voice and Video over IP
Unit 5 Network Security 5.a Explain web Security, 5.b Explain SSH, IPSec 5.c key aspects related to the Copyright Act in India 5.d Define the te...
- 5.1. Introduction to Network Security, Cryptography
- 5.2. Security topologies - Security zones, DMZ, Internet, Intranet, VLAN, Security implication, Tunnelling.
- 5.3. IP security : Overview, architecture, IPSec, IPSec configuration, IPSec security. Virtual Private Network.
- 5.4. Email security : Email security standards : Working principles of SMTP, PEM, PGP, S/MINE, spam.
- 5.2. Information Security Standards - ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, Cyber Laws in India.
- 5.3. IT Act 2000 Provisions and latest amendments
- 5.4. Social issues, Hacking, precautions Computer Networking Course Code: 4343202
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