Data Communications

Catalog description

In-depth coverage of computer-to-computer and program-to-program communication over modern computer networks focusing on the TCP/IP protocol family. Review of data communication issues, physical address binding, bridging, Ethernet, and Token Ring. Internetwork protocols, routing, domains, networks, and subnetworks. Transport protocols, reliability, flow control, retransmission, and acknowledgement. Distributed systems, server and client issues including verification, and authentication. High-level protocols and applications including electronic mail, network news, remote terminal interaction, and the World Wide Web.