| Week | Date | Course Content | Related Chapter/Material |
| 1 |
15/09/2008
19/09/2008 |
Introduction to Course, lecture details...
Forming the debate groups
Analysing the debate topics
Deciding on the recommended books |
Course Book : Computer Networks and Internets (4th Edition) / Douglas E. Comer |
| 2 |
22/09/2008
26/09/2008 |
What is Network?
Development of Network (Brief History)
Main-Frame Model
Client/Server Model
Peer to Peer Systems
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Chapter 1
1.1 Growth of Computer Networking (pg. 1)
1.2 Complexity in Network Systems (pg. 2)
Chapter 3
3.2 Network Communication (pg. 20)
3.3 Client/Server Computing (pg. 20)
3.4 Communication Paradigm (pg. 21) |
| 3 |
29/09/2008
03/10/2008 |
OSI Model
Definition of Open System Interconnection
The seven OSI Layers
The Physical Layer
Hardwares
Connection Standarts
Bits
The Data-Link Layer
Cariagge of data
Formation of Electrical Noises and check algorithms
PC (Parity Check) & CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
Frames & Encapsulation
Ethernet, Frame Relay, ATM protocols
Hardware communication (physical and local addresses)
The Network Layer
Transportation of Data Packets
IP’s & IP Routing (briefly)
Routers (briefly) |
Chapter 5
5.2 The Need for Asynchronous Communication (pg.58)
5.3 Using Electric Current to Send Bits (pg.58)
5.4 Standarts for Communication / RS-232 (pg. 59,60,61)
Chapter 16
16.4 A plan for Protocol Design (pg.253)
16.6 The Seven Layers (pg.253,254)
16.10 Techniques Protocols Use (pg.259,260,261)
Chapter 17
17.6 Physical Network Connection With Routers (pg.275)
17.7 Internet Architecture (pg.276)
Chapter 18
18.3 The Ip Addressing Scheme(pg.286)
18.4 The IP Address Hierarchy (pg.287) |
| 4 |
06/10/2008
10/10/2008 |
The Transport Layer
Imaginary Communication Channels
Application Programs that take place at this layer
Connection Oriented Protocols (TCP)
Connectionless Protocols (UDP)
Segmentation
The Application Level (Application,Presentation,Session Layers)
Role of Application Programs (client/server)
Data Transfer Period
Conversion of bits to an info and vice versa
Frames, Packets and Segments in detail
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Chapter 28
28.5 The Client/Server Paradigm (pg.423)
28.6 Characteristics of Clients and Servers (pg.424)
28.9 Transport Protocols and Client-Server Interaction (pg. 425)
28.15 Connection-Oriented and Connectionless Transport
OSI Layers - Reading Assignment |
| 5 |
13/10/2008
17/10/2008 |
The working principle of Computer Networks
Analysing a real life scenario
Related Components
Cables (UTP,STP, Coaxial, Fiber optic etc.)
Hub
Usage Areas
Working Principles
Network Cards
Working Principle
Duties
MAC Address
Network Cards & Data Packets Relation
Quiz 1 - |
Chapter 4
4.2 Copper Wires (pg.47,48,49)
Chapter 9
9.2 Specifying a Recipient (pg.124)
Chapter 10
10.3 Network Interface Hardware (pg.142,143,144) |
| 6 |
20/10/2008
24/10/2008 |
Computer Networks
Network Topologies
Ethernet Network
Token ring Network
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Chapter 8
8.5 LAN Topologies
8.5.1 Star Topology (pg.105)
8.5.2 Ring Topology (pg.106)
8.5.3 Bus Topology (pg. 107)
8.6 Example Bus Network : ETHERNET (pg.108)
8.6.1 History of the Ethernet (pg.108)
8.6.3 Sharing on an Ethernet (pg.109,110) |
| 7 |
27/10/2008
31/10/2008 |
Protocols
Network Protocol
TCP/IP (detailed)
Netbeui
TCP Packets
Sessions
Revision |
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| 8 |
03/11/2008
07/11/2008 |
Midterm Exams |
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| 9 |
10/11/2008
14/11/2008 |
Wide Area Networks (WAN) Debate Group:
What is Switching?
Switching between the OSI Layers
Circuit Switching
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
TDM Data Network
Packet Switching
Frame Relay
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Chapter 12
12.14 ISDN (pg.187,188)
Chapter 13
13.2 Large Networks & Wide Areas (pg.201)
13.3 Packet Switches (pg.202)
13.4 Forming A WAN (pg.203)
13.10 Routing In A WAN (pg.208)
13.17 Example WAN Technologies (pg.216)
includes; 13.17.1, 13.17.2, 13.17.3, 13.17.5, 13.18
Chapter 14
14.3 ISDN & ATM (pg.222)
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| 10 |
17/11/2008
21/11/2008 |
Client/Server Architecture Debate Group:
Client and Server Programs
Analyse of most common server types (e-mail server, web server, ftp server etc)
TCP & UDP Ports
TCP & UDP Application Programs
IPv4 vs IPv6
What is IPv4 & the format of it?
Why do we need IPv6?
Address format of IPv6
IPv6 headings
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Chapter 3 & 28 (The parts that are mentioned above...)
Chapter 22
22.2 The Success Of IP (pg. 343)
22.3 The Motivation For Change (pg. 344)
22.4 A Name And A Version Number (pg. 345)
22.5 IPv6 Features (pg. 345)
22.6 IPv6 Datagram Format (pg. 346)
Chapter 24
24.3 The User Datagram Protocol (pg. 366)
24.4 The Connectionless Paradigm (pg. 367)
Chapter 25
25.3 The Transmission Control Protocol (pg. 376)
25.7 Packet Loss And Retransmission (pg. 379) |
| 11 |
24/11/2008
28/11/2008 |
The Security Planning Debate Group:
Working Principle of Firewalls
Properties of Firewalls
Personal & Firm based Securities
Hardware & Software Firewalls
Filtering Properties
Packet Filtering
Stateful Inspection
Working Principle of NAT (Network Address Translation)
Working Principle of Proxy
Comparison of NAT & Proxy
Installation Properties
VLAN’s
Firewall Settings
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Chapter 40
40.10 Internet Firewall Concept (pg. 612, 613)
40.11 Packet Filtering Using Ports (pg. 614)
40.12 Using Packet Filters To Create A Firewall (pg. 615)
40.13 Virtual Private Networks (pg. 616) |
| 12 |
01/12/2008
05/12/2008 |
IP Routing Debate Group:
What is a Router?
What is Routing & how is it done?
Routing Protocols
Routing Table
Routing Table components
Routing Types
Dynamic & Static Routing
VOIP – Voice Over IP Debate Group:
Transportation of IP Packets
Comparison of VOIP with PSTN
Security
Protocols
VOIP Structure
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Chapter 18
18.2 Addresses For The Virtual Internet (pg. 285)
18.3 The IP Addressing Scheme (pg. 286)
18.4 The IP Address Hierarchy (pg. 287)
Chapter 27
27.2 Static Vs. Dynamic Routing (pg.399)
27.3 Static Routing In Hosts And A Default Route (pg. 400)
27.4 Dynamic Routing And Routers (pg. 401)
27.5 Routing In The Global Internet (pg. 402)
27.6 Autonomous System Concept (pg. 403)
Chapter 33
33.2 The Motivation And Challenge Of IP Telephony (pg. 499) |
| 13 |
08/12/2008
12/12/2008 |
Modem Technologies Debate Group:
ADSL Modem
Frequencies
Bandwidth notation
Upstream/Downstream bands
Setup Properties
Routing & Security
Wireless ADSL
Cable Modem
ADSL, CABLE, DIAL-UP etc. comparisons
Remote Desktop Connection Techniques Debate Group:
Why do we need RDC?
How is the connection provided? (Technical network structure)
System Requirements.
What is a VPN Server & the role of it during RDC?
Settings (Operating System, Firewall, TCP/IP etc.)
Real Life Application. (From classroom to anywhere in town)
Wireless Communication Networks
Bluetooth Structure, Packets & Network
WAP/GPRS basics.
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Chapter 12
12.15 ADSL Technology (pg. 188,189,190)
12.17 Cable Modem Technology (pg. 192,193)
Chapter 15
15.5 Virtual Private Networks (pg. 238,239)
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| 14 |
15/12/2008
19/12/2008 |
Revision of the presentations... |
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| 15 |
22/12/2008
26/12/2008 |
Firm Analyses of students
Brief information about the firm
Network Cabling & Structure
Server Structure & Programs (POP3, SQL other)
Application Programs (Network Related)
Firewalls, Security Structure
Selected O/S. Why?
Future Plans & Developments at their network structure.
Quiz 2 |
Presentation Schedules :
08:30 - 08:50
08:50 - 09:10
09:10 - 09:30
09:40 - 10:00
Presentation Schedules :
12:40 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:20
13:20 - 13:40 |