Computer Network
Chapter 1: Introduction Uses of computer Network hardware (transmission technologies, scale) Network software (Protocol, protocol stacks, design issues, connection-oriented vs connectionless) Reference models (OSI, TCP/IP) Example Standardization Project 802 Home work Read Chapter 1 of (1) from page 1 to 88, give an explanation to concepts and answer questions in the review sheet Lecture notes Chapter 2: Link-layer & Ethernet I. Link layer functions and Terminologies 1. Terminology, Frame transmission 2. MAC & LLC Sublayers 3. Multiple Access protocol + Links: (Broadcast, PPP) + MAC protocols: (Channel partitioning, Random access, Token ring) II. Ethernet 1. Timeline (https://ethernethistory.typepad.com) 2. Topologies ( youtube ) 3. CSMA/CD 4. Frame ( youtube video ) III. Ethernet Network Devices 1. Hubs (Physical repeaters) 2. Cable & Connector 3. Gigabit Ethernet (G