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Computer Networks L P C
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Discipline(s) / EAE / OAE Semester Group Sub-group Paper Code

CSE/IT/CST/ITE 5 PC PC CIC-307
ICE 5 PC PC CIC-313

Marking Scheme:
1. Teachers Continuous Evaluation: 25 marks
2. Term end Theory Examinations: 75 marks
Instructions for paper setter:
1. There should be 9 questions in the term end examinations question paper.
2. The first (1st) question should be compulsory and cover the entire syllabus. This question should be
objective, single line answers or short answer type question of total 15 marks.
3. Apart from question 1 which is compulsory, rest of the paper shall consist of 4 units as per the syllabus.
Every unit shall have two questions covering the corresponding unit of the syllabus. However, the student
shall be asked to attempt only one of the two questions in the unit. Individual questions may contain upto 5
sub-parts / sub-questions. Each Unit shall have a marks weightage of 15.
4. The questions are to be framed keeping in view the learning outcomes of the course / paper. The standard
/ level of the questions to be asked should be at the level of the prescribed textbook.
5. The requirement of (scientific) calculators / log-tables / data – tables may be specified if required.
Course Objectives :
1. Build an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer networking.
2. Familiarize the student with the basic taxonomy and terminology of the computer networking
area.
3. Introduce the student to advanced networking concepts, preparing the student for entry Advanced
courses in computer networking.
4. Allow the student to gain expertise in some specific areas of networking such as the design and
maintenance of individual networks.
Course Outcomes (CO)
CO 1 Independently understand basic computer network technology.
CO 2 Understand and explain Data Communications System and its components.
CO 3 Understand and implements the network topology and ip addressing, subnetting.
CO 4 Enumerate the layers of the OSI model and TCP/IP.
Course Outcomes (CO) to Programme Outcomes (PO) mapping (scale 1: low, 2: Medium, 3: High)
PO01 PO02 PO03 PO04 PO05 PO06 PO07 PO08 PO09 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 3 2 1 1 3 1 - - - - - 3
CO 2 3 2 1 1 3 1 - - - - - 3
CO 3 3 2 1 1 3 1 - - - - - 3
CO 4 3 2 1 1 3 1 - - - - - 3

UNIT-I

Data Communications: Components, Networks, The Internet, Protocols and Standards, Network Models: The
OSI Model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite , A Comparison of the OSI and TCP/IP Reference Models, Addressing, Physical
Layer: Analog and Digital Signals, Transmission modes, Transmission Media: Guided Media, Unguided Media,
Review of Error Detection and Correction codes.
Switching: Circuit switching (space-division, time division and space-time division), packet switching (virtual
circuit and Datagram approach), message switching.

UNIT-II

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Data Link Layer: Design issues, Data Link Control and Protocols: Flow and Error Control, Stop-and-wait ARQ.
Sliding window protocol, Go-Back-N ARQ, Selective Repeat ARQ, HDLC, Point-to –Point Access: PPP Point –to-
Point Protocol, PPP Stack,
Medium Access Sub layer: Channel allocation problem, Controlled Access, Channelization, multiple access
protocols, IEEE standard 802.3 & 802.11 for LANS and WLAN, high-speed LANs, Token ring, Token Bus, FDDI
based LAN, Network Devices-repeaters, hubs, switches bridges.

UNIT-III

Network Layer: Design issues, Routing algorithms, Congestion control algorithms, Host to Host Delivery:
Internetworking, addressing and routing, IP addressing (class full & Classless), Subnet, Network Layer Protocols:
ARP, IPV4, ICMP, IPV6 ad ICMPV6.

UNIT - IV

Transport Layer: Process to Process Delivery: UDP; TCP, congestion control and Quality of service. Application
Layer: Client Server Model, Socket Interface, Domain Name System (DNS): Electronic Mail (SMTP), file transfer
(FTP), HTTP and WWW.

Textbook(s):
1. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data Communications and Networking”, Tata McGraw-Hill.

References:
1. A. S. Tannenbum, D. Wetherall,, “Computer Networks”, Prentice Hall, Pearson.
2. Fred Halsall, “Computer Networks”, Addison – Wesley.
3. Tomasi, “Introduction To Data Communications & Networking”, Pearson.

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Computer Networks Lab L P C

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Discipline(s) / EAE / OAE Semester Group Sub-group Paper Code

CSE/IT/CST/ITE 5 PC PC CIC-355
ICE 5 PC PC CIC-365

Marking Scheme:
1. Teachers Continuous Evaluation: 40 marks
2. Term end Theory Examinations: 60 marks
Instructions:
1. The course objectives and course outcomes are identical to that of (Computer Networks) as this is the
practical component of the corresponding theory paper.
2. The practical list shall be notified by the teacher in the first week of the class commencement under
intimation to the office of the Head of Department / Institution in which the paper is being offered from
the list of practicals below. Atleast 10 experiments must be performed by the students, they may be asked
to do more. Atleast 5 experiments must be from the given list.

1. Introduction to Networking Simulation Tools: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer.

2. To understand the operation of TELNET by accessing the router in server room from a PC in IT office.

3. To implement an IP Addressing Scheme and Subnetting in small networks using Cisco Packet Tracer.

4. To implement the static routing using Cisco Packet Tracer.

5. To implement the DHCP onto the Network Topology using Cisco Packet Tracer.

6. To implement the DNS, Email Services in the Network using Cisco Packet Tracer.

7. To implement the Dynamic Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP using Cisco Packet Tracer.

8. To construct multiple router networks and implement the EIGRP Protocol.

9. To implement the Network Address Resolution (NAT) using Cisco Packet Tracer.

10. Conducting a Network Capture and Monitoring with Wireshark Simulation Tool.

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