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150, , 6.4, , COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, L T P, 4 - 2, , RATIONALE, The future of computer technology is in computer networks. Global connectivity can be, achieved through computer networks. A diploma holder in electronics and communication, engineering should therefore understand the function of networks. Knowledge about hardware, and software requirements of networks is essential., LEARNING OUTCOMES, After completion of the course, the learner should be able to, , , , , , , , , , , , , recognize physical topology and cabling (coaxial, OFC, UTP, STP) of a network., recognize various types of connectors RJ-45, RJ-11,BNC and SCST., demonstrate various types of networking models and protocol suites., install and configure a network interface card in a workstation., identify the IP address of a workstation and the class of the address and configure the IP, Address on a workstation., configure routers., demonstrate sub netting of IP address., identify connectivity troubleshooting using PING, IPCONFIG, IFCONFIG., explain concept of wireless networking., configure different Network devices., understand network security management and configuration., , DETAILED CONTENTS, 1., , Networks Basics, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, , 2., , (08 Periods), , What is network, Peer-to –peer Network, Server Client Network, LAN, MAN and WAN, Network Services, Network Topologies, Switching Techniques –Circuit switching, Packet switching and level switching,, Next generation network concept, Cloud Computing, , OSI Model, , (08 Periods), 150

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151, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3., , I P Addressing, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, , 4., , (08 Periods), , Concept of physical and logical addressing, Different classes of IP addressing, special IP address, Sub netting and super netting, Loop back concept, IPV4 and IPV6 packet Format, Configuring IPV4 and IPV6, , Cables and Connectors, 4.1, 4.2, , 4.3, 5., , Standards, OSI Reference Model, OSI Physical layer concepts and application, OSI Data-link layer concepts and application, OSI Networks layer concepts and application, OSI Transport layer concepts and application, OSI Session layer concepts and application, OSI presentation layer concepts and application, OSI Application layer concepts and application, Reference madel OSI and TCP/IP, , Types of Cables( Coaxial, Twisted Pair), Shielded and Unshielded Pair of Cables,, fiber optic cable., (Straight through Cable, Cross Over Cables) with colour coding., Ethernet Specification and Standardization:, 10 Mbps (Traditional Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) and 1000 Mbps, (Gigabit Ethernet),Leased lines., Use of RJ45, RJ11, BNC,SCST., , Network Connectivity, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, , (08 Periods), , (09 Periods), , Network connectivity Devices, NICs, Hubs, Bridges, Repeaters, Switches, Routers and Routing Protocols, Routing Algorithm, Configuring of Routers., VOIP and Internet Telephony, , 151

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152, , 6., , Network Administration / Security, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, , 7., , (09 Periods), , Client/Server Technology, Server Management, RAID management and mirroring, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, , Wireless Networking, , (06 Periods), , Basics of Wireless: Wireless MAN, Networking, Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, WiMax (Broad-band, Wireless) and Li-Fi., LIST OF PRACTICALS, 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., , Configure local area network using topologies., Configure different network devices used in LAN- hub/switch/routers/bridges., Create different types of cables for straight through and cross over cable, Configure Ethernet network, Install NIC and locate MAC address, Configure TCP/IP addressing, Install Network printer and sharing content, , INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY, This subject deals with both theory and practicals. The students should be made to practically, establish LAN with various hardware and software and their integration., MEANS OF ASSESSMENT, , Assignments and quiz/class tests, , Mid-term and end-term written tests, , Model/prototype making, , Actual laboratory and practical work, model/prototype making, assembly and, disassembly exercises and viva-voce, RECOMMENDED BOOKS, 5., 6., 7., 8., , Computer Networks by Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, Data Communications and Networking by Forouzan, (Edition 2 nd and 4th ),Tata McGraw, Hill Education Pvt Ltd , New Delhi, Data and Computer Communication by William Stallings, Pearson Education, New Delhi, e-books/e-tools/relevant software to be used as recommended by AICTE/NITTTR., 152

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153, , Websites for Reference:, http://swayam.gov.in, SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS, Topic No., 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., Total, , Time Allotted, (Periods), 08, 08, 08, 08, 09, 09, 06, 56, , Marks Allotted, (%), 15, 15, 14, 14, 15, 15, 12, 100, , 153