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.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Somnath Ghosh
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE5NEF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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