SAGE University, Indore

Institute of Computer Application Institute of Advance Computing

Title : Fundamentals of
Course Code: BCAFCN05T Sem : III
Computer Networks
L T/M P N C
Credit Score
3 1 0 0 4
Prerequisites NA
Upon the completion of this course, students should have achieved the following objectives:
● Have a fundamental understanding of the network design principles and network performance
metrics.
Course ● Become familiar with mechanisms and protocols for reliable data communications in various
Objectives computer network architectures.
● Be able to evaluate the performance of competing network technologies and protocols.
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UNIT-I: Networking - Needs and Advantages, Network, Types- Client, Server and Peers, introduction to
various types of servers. Transmission technology - Signal Transmission-Digital signaling, Analog
Signaling, Asynchronous & synchronous Transmission, Wired & Wireless transmission, Base band and
Broadband transmission, Transmission Media types- properties & specialty of various media – types,
comparative study. Network Topology-Bus, Star, Ring, Star bus, Star, ring, Mesh – Features, Advantages
and disadvantages of each type.

UNIT–II: Network adapters – working principals, configuration and selection, Network Protocols-
Hardware Protocols, software Protocols. The theoretical Network Model - OSI IEEE 802 standards,
802.3, 802.4, 802.5 Real World Networks – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token Rings, FDDI, ATM, ARCnet
and AppleTalk.

UNIT–III: Network Scaling-No. Of nodes, distance, software, speed, special requirements Connectivity
Devices: Modem, Repeater, Hub – Active, Passive and Intelligent, Bridge-Local, Remote, Wireless,
Routers-Static and Dynamic, Switches and its types. Routers and Gateways. Overview of TCP/IP
Course
reference model. TCP/IP Protocol suites – Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP Models, Classification
Content
of TCP/IP protocols- IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP. TCP/IP Services Protocols- DHCP, DNS, WINS FTP,
SMTP, TELNET, and NFS. IP Addressing and Subnet- IP Address – Class A, B & C. Domain Name
Addressing, URL, e-mail address, Subnet & subnet mask.

UNIT–IV: Network building blocks requires for setting up a small LAN using Windows in a office,
Hardware & software required, Simple Installation and configuration of Networking under Windows.
Using HyperTerminal in Windows, overview and using Network Setup Wizard in Windows, Some basic
networking configuration using Windows 95/98/XP/2000/2003 Server and clients, Simple network
administration. Setting up Internet Connection Sharing in Windows.

UNIT- V: Network Security : Network security issues, common threats, security barriers in the network
pathways, Official levels of computer security, types of security controls, approaches to network security,
Ethical hacking. Firewalls – Need and features of firewalls, types of firewall technology network level
and application level, IP packets filter screening routers, limitations of firewalls. Encryption and
Decryption – Cryptography, Type of encryptions, encryption keys, single/ secrete/ private key encryption,
Public/Private key encryption. Overview of Digital Signature and Digital Certificates technology.

Computer Networks, A Systems Approach, 5th edition,

Text Books: Larry L. Peterson and Bruce S. Davie, Morgan Kaufmann, 2011.

“Local Area Networks”, Galgotia Publications

MCSE Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design Andrew & Tanenbaum,
References “Computer Network ” William Stallings,
“Data and Computer Communication” Prakash C Gupta, “Data Communication

CO1: Demonstrate knowledge of topologies, protocols, terminology and architectures associated with
Course both LAN and WAN, including Wireless Network.
Outcomes
CO2: Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware used for Networking/data communications and
(CO)
transmission and about networking protocols.
CO3: Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of
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Ethernet, TCP/IP Networks.

CO4: Demonstrate efficient use of the Computer, software and attached peripherals as a local area
network workstation & LAN commands.
CO5: Maintain/Improve network performance and security.

Mapping COS and POS

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

CO1 2 3 2 1 2 2

CO2 3 2 1 1 2

CO3 3 2 3 1 1

CO4 2 2 1

CO5 2 1 2 2