Topic outline

  • Welcome to Computer Networks

    Course Teacher

    Md. Mushfiqur Azam
    Lecturer
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    Daffodil International University


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  • Course Introduction and Welcome Message

    Information is the building block for effective communication. Communication is the universal currency that knits us together and drives our day to day operations. Computer networking is a favorite among many businesses. You’re probably thinking how important is networking? This mainstream technology has proven to be an effective means to enhance proficient, flexible and streamlined communication while maximizing on productivity and resources. So, this course is going to be very important for us. Hope, we will properly complete the course to gain the maximum output of the course objective.

    • Week 1: Network Layer

      • Week 1: Network Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Introduction of Computer Networking, Addressing Schemes, Discussion on TCP/IP and OSI layer, IP Basics

        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.

        Book Chapter

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

      • Resources of Learning:

        • Lecture Slides

                                   1. Network Models & Address Schemes [Download]
                                   2. IP Basics [Download]

      • Lab 1: Introduction

        Topics for discussion

        • Introduction of the simulator, networking devices, and cabling.

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the simulator, networking devices, and cabling.

      • Resources of Learning:

        • How to install Cisco Packet Tracer and its introduction

        • How to install Cisco Packet Tracer in Mobile
        • Lecture Video

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    • Week 2: Network Layer

      • Week 2: Network Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Discussion on Subnetting and Fixed Length Subnetting

        Expected outcome

        • Able to apply the knowledge of the basic binary systems to solve sub-netting problems and can identify and make an evaluation of the underlying principles of routing algorithms and its related protocols being applied to the Internet.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 4, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.
        Chapter 3, CCNA, Study Guide

      • Resources of Learning:

        • Lecture Slides

                       1. Subnetting Concept & Fixed Length Subnetting [Click Here]
                     

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      • Lab 2: 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.

      • Resources of Learning:

        • Video Tutorial on Design and Implementation of Basic Topologies

                   


                   

                   

                   

                   

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    • Week 3: Network Layer

      • Week 3: Network Layer

        Topics for discussion

        VLSM concepts, Discussion on Supernetting

        Expected outcome

        • Able to apply the knowledge of the basic binary systems to solve sub-netting problems and can identify and make an evaluation of the underlying principles of routing algorithms and its related protocols being applied to the Internet.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 4, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

        Chapter 3, CCNA, Study Guide

      • Resources of Learning:

        • Lecture Slides

                       1. VLSM [Click Here]
                       2. Super-netting [Click Here]

        • Lecture Video

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      • Lab 3: Static Routing

        Topics for discussion

        Introduction of Routing protocols and Configure static routing.

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Static Routing Protocol.

      • Quiz - 1

    • Week 4: Network Layer

      • Week 4: Network Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Network Address Translation, Implementation of Distance vector, Link state routing techniques

        Expected outcome

        • Able to identify and make an evaluation of the underlying principles of routing algorithms and its related protocols being applied to the Internet.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 4, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

      • Resources of Learning:

        • Lecture Slides

                        Link State Routing [Download]

                        Chapter 4 (Part III) [Download]

        • Lecture Video

      • Lab 4: Routing Information Protocol

        Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (RIP).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Dynamic Routing Protocol (RIP).

      • Resources of Learning:

        Video Lecture on Design and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (RIP)

    • Week 5: Network Layer

      Week 5: Network Layer

      Topics for discussion

      Forwarding and Addressing, Virtual circuit and Datagram networks, ICMP.

      Expected outcome

      • Able to apply the knowledge of forwarding problems and can identify and make an evaluation of the underlying principles of different protocols being applied to the Internet.

      Book Chapter

      Chapter 4, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

    • Week 6: Application Layer

      • Week 6: Application Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Application Layer: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS.

        Expected outcome

        • Able to analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in application layer protocols for implementing enterprise network

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 2, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

      • Resources of Learning:

        Lecture Slide:

      • Lab 6


        Project Selection, Distribution, and Discussion.

    • Week 7: Midterm Examination

    • Week 8: Transport Layer

      • Week 8: Transport Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Relationship between Transport and Network Layers, Connectionless Transport: UDP, Go-Back-N (GBN) protocol, Selective Repeat (SR) protocol, Connection-Oriented Transport: TCP, The TCP Connection.


        Expected outcome

        • Able to analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in Transport layer protocols for implementing enterprise network.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 3, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.


      • Resources of Learning:

      • Lab 7: OSPF

        Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (OSPF).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Dynamic Routing Protocol (OSPF).

      • Resources of Learning:

        Video Tutorial:

    • Week 9: Link Layer

      • Week 9: Link Layer

        Topics for discussion

        Link layer addressing, ARP, VLANs, MPLS.

        Expected outcome

        • Able to analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in Link layer protocols for implementing enterprise network.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 5, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

      • Resources of Learning:

      • Lab 8: DHCP

        Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of DHCP.

      • Resources of Learning:

        Video Tutorial:

    • Week 10: Link Layer

      • Week 10: Link Layer

        Topics for discussion

        A Day in the Life of a Web Page Request.

        Expected outcome

        • Able to analyze the conceptual and implementation aspects of network applications and its use in Link layer protocols for implementing enterprise network.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 5, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.

      • Resources of Learning:

      • Lab 9: VLAN

        Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of VLAN.

      • Resources of Learning:

        Video Tutorial:

      • Lab Test Assignment

    • Week 11: Wireless Network

      • Week 11: Wireless Network

        Topics for discussion

        Wireless Network, 802.11 architecture, and MAC protocol.

        Expected outcome

        • Able to describe the components, services, principle, and protocol provided in the wireless networks and can be categorized between different wireless architecture.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 6, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.


      • Resources of Learning:

      • Lab 10: NAT

        Topics for discussion

        Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Network Address Translation (NAT).

        Expected outcome

        • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of NAT.

      • Resources of Learning:

        Video Tutorial:

    • Week 12: Wireless Network

      • Week 12: Wireless Network

        Topics for discussion

        Cellular network architecture and HTTP.

        Expected outcome

        • Able to describe the components, services, principle, and protocol provided in the wireless networks and can be categorized between different wireless architecture.

        Book Chapter

        Chapter 6, Computer Networking- A Top-Down Approach.


      • Lab Project Submission

    • Week 13: Preparation for Final Examination

      • Final Exam Preparation

        • Review Exercises
        • Previous Semester's Question Solving
        • Preparation for Final Examination

      • Lab Final Examination

    • Week 14: Final Examination