Computer Networks

Catalog description

The course describes and investigates Local and Wide Area Networks. Description of topologies and protocols for ETHERNET and TOKEN RING. The OSI model and applicability to LANs. IPX/SPX and TCP/IP protocols. Protocols stacks for PC'S. Server based and peer to peer networks. Network operating systems including NETWARE and NT Server Connectivity devices, hubs, bridges, switches, and routers. The Internet and Internet access. WANs including ATM, SONET, ISDN, and other high speed networks. Prerequisites: EECE 304 and EECE 306 .