E1.

1 351 NS 15 Computer Networks

E1.1.2 Background and Rationale:
The world in the information era has become network centric. A Computer networks has
been growing with rapid technological progress. Computer communication through
networking becomes essential part of our life. We can manage many application like Air
Line Reservation, Railway Reservation, E-banking, E-Governance, On-Line shopping, E-
learning etc. by clicking mouse button from our own place. Because of this, world become
the global village. By considering importance of networking towards all aspects of our life,
we here introduce basic concept of networks, network classification, network topologies,
network devices, Transmission media, Network reference models, concept of TCP/IP. This
knowledge explores the student for understanding current network management technology.

E1.1.2 Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
 Explain network & identify the benefits of networks;
 Describe communication media;
 Compare different types of Topology;
 Compare different types of network devices;
 Compare OSI and TCP/IP protocol suite;
 Explain the configuration of TCP/IP.

E1.1.3 Course Content:

Unit I Basic Network Concepts:
Fundamentals of Computer Network - Definition Need of Computer Network, Applications,
Component of Computer Network - Network Benefits - Sharing Information (File Sharing,
E-mail) - Sharing Resources (Printer Sharing, Application Services) - Facilitating
Centralized Management - Managing Software, Maintaining the Network, Backing up data
- Computer Network Classifications - Classification of Network by their Geography - PAN,
CAN, LAN, MAN, WAN - Classification of Network by their Component Role - Peer-to-
Peer, Network, Server-Based Network, Types of server.

Unit II Network Topologies and Networking Devices:

Network Topologies - Introduction, Definition, Selection Criteria, Types of Topology - Bus,
Ring, Star, Mesh, Tree, and Hybrid - Network Control / Connecting Devices - Need of
Network Control devices, Role of Network Control devices in a Network, Connectors, Hub,
Repeater, Bridges, Switches, Router, Gateway, Modem - Network software: NIC Device
Driver, client-server software eg. telnet, ftp.

Unit III Transmission Media:

Introduction - Need of Transmission Media, Selection Criteria - Types of Transmission
Media - Guided Media: Cable Characteristics, Types of Cable - Twisted Pair Cable, Co-axial
Cable, Fiber Optic Cable - Unguided media: Types of Communication Band - Microwave
Communication, Radio wave Communication, Satellite Communication, Infrared
 Communication - Latest Technologies in Wireless Network - Bluetooth Architecture, Wi-Fi,
Wi-Max - Cellular (Mobile) Telephone - Band in Cellular Telephony, Calls using Mobile
Phones, Transmitting receiving / Handoff operations.

Unit IV OSI Reference Model:

Introduction - Layered Architecture, Peer-to-Peer Processes - Interfaces between Layer,
Protocols, Organization of the Layers, Encapsulation - Layers of the OSI Reference Model
(Functions of each Layer &Protocols used) - Physical Layer, Data-Link Layer, Network
Layer, Transport Layer, Session Layer, Presentation Layer, Application Layer.

Unit V TCP / IP SUITE:

Introduction - Addressing mechanism in the Internet - IP Addressing - IP Address classes,
classless IP addressing, Subnetting, supernetting, Masking - Layered Structure of the TCP /
IP Model - Host-to-Network, Internet, Transport, Application - TCP / IP Protocol Suite:
Host-to-Network - SLIP and PPP, Internet Layer - ARP, RARP and IP: Introduction, Ipv4,
Ipv6 (Header Format), Difference between Ipv4 & Ipv6. Transport Layer - TCP and UDP
(Frame Format, port addresses), Application Layer - FTP, SMTP, DNS - Comparison
between OSI and TCP / IP Network Model.

List of Laboratory Experiment:

i. Practicing of UTP cable for networking.
ii. Preparing straight and cross over cable and their testing.
iii. Recognizing the physical topology of a network.
iv. Identify the IP address of a workstation and the class of the address and configure the
IP address on a workstation.
v. Establishing a LAN and its testing.
vi. Installation and configuring wireless NIC and access point.
vii. Establishing and testing of WiFi and Adhoc Network.
viii. Setting up security component for wire and wireless networks.
ix. To observe Components of Network in your Computer Network Lab. (To know your
Network Lab.)
x. To understand network features
xi. To connect and understand different Transmission Media and Network Control
devices.
xii. To Prepare a Straight Cable and Network Cross over Cable and test by Line Tester.
xiii. To install a network interface card
xiv. To Connect Computers in Star Topology using Wired Media and any Network control
Device.
xv. To connect two hubs/switch by creating crossover connection
xvi. To Configure Peer-to-Peer Network.
xvii. To Share Printer and Folder in Network.
xviii. To Install TCP/IP Protocols (Version 4 and version 6) and configure advanced features
of TCP/IP Protocols.
E1.1.4 Assessment:
Attendance is Compulsory. A student should secure 85% of attendance in the course to be
eligible for appearing End Semester Examination. Minimum 2 assignments carrying 5
marks each shall be submitted for evaluation (Refer Assignment Policy). 2 Continuous
Assessment Test covering 2.5 units are conducted at 6th week and 12th week respectively
for 10 marks each. Practical Observation will be awarded 5 marks; end practical
examination will be conducted and evaluated for 10 marks, and End Semester Practical Viva
Voce for 5 marks will be conducted at the end of 14th week covering all the practical
experiments for a 3-hour duration. There shall be an End Semester Examination at the end
of 15th week covering all 5 units for a 3-hour duration and evaluated for 60 marks. (Refer
Examination Guidelines).
Assignments 20%
Continuous Assessment Test 10%
Practical Observation 5%
End Practical Examination 10%
End Semester Practical Viva Voce 5%
End Semester Examination 60%

E1.1.5 Prescribed Textbook:

1. Behrouz A. Forouzan & Firouz Mosharraf, 2011, Computer Network: A Top-Down
Approach, First Edition, McGraw Hill Education.
2. Tularam M. Bansod, 2014, Computer Networks, Kindle Edition, Dreamtech Press.
3. John R. Freer, 2011, Computer Communications and Networks, Springer ,US.
4. Behrouz A. Forouzan, 2017, Data Communications and Networking, 4th Edition,
McGraw Hill Education.
5. Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetherall, 2010, Computer Networks 5th Edition,
Prentice Hall, Indian International.

E1.1.6 Recommended Textbook:

1. James Kurose & Keith Ross, 2017, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7th
Edition, Pearson.
2. Larry L. Peterson & Bruce S. Davie, 2012, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach,
Fifth Edition, Morgan Kaufmann.
3. Katre J.S, 2015, Data Communications Networking & Security, Tech-Max.
4. Chandra Mohan I, 2010, Fundamentals of Computer Networks, I.K. International
Publishing House Pvt. Limited.
5. Sudakshina Kundu, 2010, Fundamentals of Computer Networks, 2nd Edition, PHL
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