Contents

1. Introduction to Networks and Network Models

1. Introduction

2. Data Communication

3. Computer Networks

4. Network Software 

5. Network Models

2. Lower Layers

1. Communication at the Physical Layer    

2. Data and Signals 

3. Data Link Layer  

4. Framing

5. The Channel Allocation Problem   

6. Switching   

7. Wired LAN’s 

8. Wireless LAN

9. IEEE 802.11 Architecture    

10.Bluetooth

3. Network Layer

1. Introduction

2. IPv4 Addresses   

3. Forwarding of IP Packets    

4. Network Layer Protocols

5. Mobile IP   

6. Next Generation IP (IPv6)   

7. Routing: General Idea

4. Transport Layer

1. Introduction

2. Connectionless and Connection-Oriented Service   

3. Transport Layer Protocols   

4. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)    

5. Connection Establishment    

6. Connection Termination

7. Comparison between TCP and UDP