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The chapter extensively covers wireless network technologies, emphasizing the principles of wireless communication, detailed analysis of WLAN architecture, and operational procedures. It elaborates on critical metrics like Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Bit Error Rate (BER), modulation techniques, and challenges posed by multipath propagation and interference. It concludes with a summary of the evolutionary advancements among IEEE 802.11 standards.
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Introduction to the Internet
The module explores foundational concepts regarding the Internet's functionalities, its architecture, and performance metrics. It provides insights into web browsing processes, various Internet terminologies, communication methods, and the significance of layered design principles. Additionally, it introduces critical performance metrics essential for understanding network behavior and troubleshooting.
The Application Layer
The Application Layer serves as the interface where end-user applications interact with the network, enabling a vast array of internet services. This module provides a thorough understanding of protocols for application-to-application communication, critical internet naming systems, peer-to-peer applications, and challenges in multimedia streaming delivery. Students explore foundational protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, SNMP, and the complexities of decentralized systems.
Linux Network Programming
The module provides an in-depth understanding of Linux network programming, focusing on the principles of both TCP and UDP socket mechanisms. It conveys how to design and implement client-server applications while emphasizing error handling, resource management, and comparative analysis of TCP and UDP paradigms. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in creating robust network applications using the standard Linux socket API.
The Transport Layer
The Transport Layer is essential in the TCP/IP protocol suite, bridging application-to-application communication. It includes protocols such as TCP and UDP, which fulfill distinct roles by managing logical communication, ensuring reliable data transfer, and optimizing flow and congestion control. The concepts of multiplexing and demultiplexing are integral to identifying the correct application processes using port numbers.
The IP Layer
The module delivers a comprehensive understanding of the Internet Protocol (IP) layer, emphasizing network architecture, router functionality, and performance evaluation using queuing theory. It explores essential aspects of IP addressing, the process of packet forwarding, and the security challenges at the IP level, including NAT and various attacks. The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is also discussed, highlighting their differences and the necessity behind the IPv6 adoption.
Routing Protocols and Internet Architecture
The module on Routing Protocols and Internet Architecture delves into the essential components and operations of network routing as a critical aspect of modern networking. It systematically outlines Link-State and Distance-Vector routing protocols, highlighting their respective mechanisms, benefits, and challenges. Furthermore, it explores the internet's hierarchical structure, clarifying the distinct roles of end-user organizations, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and the need for inter-domain and intra-domain routing protocols like OSPF and BGP for effective traffic management.
The Data Link Layer
The Data Link Layer is crucial for ensuring data integrity over a single network link, with a comprehensive discussion on error detection and recovery mechanisms, often focused on various protocols including MAC protocols and Ethernet operations. The module elaborates on the intricacies of switched Local Area Networks (LANs) and how data is managed through MAC addressing and Ethernet framing, showcasing how modern networking has evolved from traditional hubs to intelligent switches.
Wireless Networks
The chapter extensively covers wireless network technologies, emphasizing the principles of wireless communication, detailed analysis of WLAN architecture, and operational procedures. It elaborates on critical metrics like Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Bit Error Rate (BER), modulation techniques, and challenges posed by multipath propagation and interference. It concludes with a summary of the evolutionary advancements among IEEE 802.11 standards.