Not offered in the current semester · Last offered AY2016/2017 Semester 1
Overview of basic concepts of computer networks. Principles of application layer protocols. Application layer protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, Private networks. Best-effort service. Multimedia applications and QoS requirements. Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP).RTP, RTCP, RSVP. Integrated services. Differentiated services. Scheduling and traffic policing. TCP and UDP, in depth study of TCP congestion control. IPv6. Multicasting. Frame relay protocol and QoS. ATM and current status of ATM networks. Virtual LANs. Wireless networks: Architectures, MAC layer protocols (such as IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth). Routing and transport protocols. Application layer protocols (such as WAP).
| AUs | 4.0 AUs |
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| Not Available To Programme | BCE(2011-onwards), BCG(2011-onwards), CE(2011-onwards), CSC(2011-onwards) |
| Not Available To All Programme With | |
| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | CE4023, CSC402, SC441 |
| Not Offered As BDE | Yes |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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