cse5lnp local area network protocols
LOCAL AREA NETWORK PROTOCOLS
CSE5LNP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on an in-depth analysis of local area networks. Shared media technologies such as Ethernet, Token Ring, and Token Bus are discussed to provide the historical context of the development of LANs. The switched LAN technologies, which is the currently dominating family of technologies (Ethernet 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet), is then explored in detail. The study of switched LANs include configuration of virtual LANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol. There is an emphasis on the performance aspects of LANs. The last section of the subject studies the relationship and connectivity of a LAN to a wider internet through bridges, switches and routers.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSomnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CSE5NEF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE3LAN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse legacy LAN protocols in terms of operation and correctness.
- Activities:
- 8 1-hour hour lectures and 4 associated 2-hours lab sessions
02. Analyse switched LAN (Ethernet 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet) protocols in terms of operation and performance.
- Activities:
- 8 1-hour hour lectures and 4 associated 2-hours lab sessions
03. Evaluate performance of LANs through modelling and simulation
- Activities:
- 6 1-hour hour lectures and 2 associated 2-hours lab sessions
04. Analyse the relationship, and design the interfaces, of a LAN with the rest of a wider internet to which it belongs
- Activities:
- 2 1-hour hour lectures and 1 associated 2-hours lab session
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