1.Introduction
o overview of
computer networks
o network architecture
models
o network programming
interfaces
2.Physical layer
o bandwidth limitations
o analog and
digital transmission
o transmission
media
o signaling methods
o multiplexing
and switching
3.Data link layer
o error detection
and correction
o stop-and-wait
protocols
o sliding window
protocols
4.Medium access sublayer
o overview of
M/M/1 queueing systems
o contention-based
protocols
o Ethernet variants,
IEEE 802.3, 802.11
5.Network layer
o routing algorithms
o internetworking
o IP, IPv6, and
other Internet protocols
6.Transport layer
o connection
management
o UDP, TCP operation
o performance
issues
7.Application-level protocol standards
o domain name
service
o network security
protocols
o application
standards for email and www