SEI 536 - Communication Network

Course content/ Course description:

Network: Definition and importance of network Types of network, OSI communication model.  LAN, MAN, WAN: Definition and Their Features, Topologies (Star, Bus & Ring), Connectors & Cabling Systems, HUB, Switch, Router, Modem, Network Interface Card. Transmission Media & Communication Channels, Communication Techniques. Server, Workstation, File Server, Application Server, Network Operating System, Different Types of Protocol-TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI.  Internet: Introduction and Origin of Internet, Internet Architecture, Client Server Basics, Bridge, Gateway, IP Protocol & IP Address, Internet Control Protocols, Domain Name System (DNS) & Name Servers, Electronic Mail, SSL Telnet, TLS, FTP, Archie, Gopher, Jughead, Veronica, WAIS, WWW, Search Engine, Network threats and security. HTTP, HTML, URLs, VSAT Web Page, Browsing.