3BCA4 -Computer Networking and LAN
NETWORK INTRODUCTION
- Need, advantages,
- Types-server based, peer, hybrid
- Server types
- Network Topology-Bus , Ring Star Bus, Stat Ring, Mesh
- Network Media-need, types
- Network Protocols-Hardware Protocols, Software Protocols
- Selecting and designing the network for an Organization
NETWORK COMPONENTS
- Signal Transmission-Digital Signaling, Analog Signaling,
- Bit synchronization
- Base band and Broadband Transmission
- Network Media types-properties & specialties,
comparative study
- Network adapters-working principles, configuration and
selection.
THEORETICAL AND REAL-WORLD NETWORK
- OSI and IEEE 802 model
- Ethernet-working, principle, 10 & 100 MBPS Ethernet
- Token Ring-working principle, cabling, Hubs, FDDI, ATM.
Apple Talk & ARCnet-working and their components.
DESIGNING THE LAN
- Network Scaling -No .of computers, distance, software,
speed special requirements.
- Networking Technologies-Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token
Ring, FDDi, Fiber Channel, ATM,
- Cable types & their properties.
BIGGER NETWORK
- Network connectivity -Hubs, repeaters, bridges,
multiplexers
- Internet connectivity-Routers and Brouters, Gateways,
CSUs/DSUs
NETWORK SERVER & CLIENTS TOOLS
- Various Server ,& Clients Hardware & Software
- Simple Installation and Configuration of Windows NT
- Novell Netware- Servers and Clients. Minimum Network Administration.
TEXT & REFERENCE BOOKS
- Networking Essentials: Study Guide MCSE-by James Chellis,
Charles Perkins, Matthew Strebe- Second Edition-BPB
Publications.
- Local Area Networks by S.K Basandra & S. Jaiswal,
Galgotia publications.
