Computer Networks

Graduate

This course will cover concepts and protocols which enable heterogeneous computer networks to work with each other, including transport (TCP, UDP), network (IP, IPng), routing (RIP, OSPF), network management (SNMP, SNMPv2, RMON), and other important protocols like ARP, ICMP, DNS, BOOTP, DHCP and HTTP. Advanced topics like Mobile IP, real-time and reservation protocols (RTP, RSVP), IP multicast (IGMP, MBONE) and network security will also be examined. Emphasis will be on broad coverage, as well as hands-on programming experiences. Local area networks, performance of queueing, 175 Winter 2027 Academic Calendar multiple access schemes, IEEE802 standards, wireless LANs and wireless personal area networks will also be covered. (3 lecture hours a week.)