Internetworking & Routing ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

A comprehensive study of internetworking as well as routing concepts and protocols is presented to develop an understanding of how networks are linked together. An introduction to routers, their role in the network, their main hardware and software components, and the packet forwarding process is included. This course covers the foundations of static and dynamic routing protocols. It provides a detailed study of various Distance Vector as well as Link State protocols and examines their characteristics, operations, limitations, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques.