Section outline

    • Week 2: Network Layer

      Topics for discussion

      Lesson 3: Introduction of Computer Networking, Addressing Schemes, Discussion on TCP/IP and OSI layer
      Lesson 4: IP Basics, Concept of Subnetting, and VLSM.


      Expected outcome

      • Able to identify the fundamental technologies for the hardware and software of the internet and their addressing mechanism.
      • Able to analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in application layer protocols for implementing enterprise network.
      • Able to apply the knowledge of the basic binary systems to solve sub-netting problems.


      Book Chapter

      Chapter 1, Data Communications, and Networking.
      Chapter 4, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.



      Week 2: Network Layer: Logical Addressing

      Lecture Slides for Class Discussion


    • Week 2 - Design and Implementation of Basic Topologies

      Topics for discussion

      Different topology configurations with multiple networks using basic routing command.

      Expected outcome

      • Design, implement and test the operation of a basic computer network topology.