TLEN 5430: Data Communications 2

Description

Provides a detailed technical study of Internet and Internet-related protocols following a top-down approach through the protocol stack. Bit-level analysis of a large number of Internet and Internet-related protocols, including the study of classic protocol suite principles. Covers real-time and near real-time data streaming, IP mobility, IPv6, and an introduction to Internet security.

Outline

The class will basically follow the Kurose and Ross class textbook. A detailed table of contents and syllabus may be quite helpful and can be found on the Addison Wesley Kurose and Ross web site at wps.aw.com/aw_kurose_network_4/. This is a basic summary of the materials covered in this class:

Network Fundamentals, Principles and Architectures

Evolution of networks and history
Key drivers and axioms
Layered protocols and service models
Core verses edge networks and components
Introduction to wireless and mobility
Examples of network architectures

Application Layer

Defining principles for Application Protocols
The Web and HTTP
Directory Services and DNS systems and architectures
E-mail, SMTP, MIME and Access Protocols
FTP
Basic application requirements for non-real-time and real-time
Evolving wireless applications
Content distribution: caching and Peer-to-Peer
An introduction to network management and SNMP

Tansport Layer

Defining principles and services of Transport Protocols
UDP and TCP
Congestion management and control
Evolution of TCP's congestion window (Reno & Tahoe)
ATM congestion control

Network Layer

Defining principles and services for Network Layer Protocols
IPv4 Addressing and DNS
Routing principles and processes
IGPs and EGPs
NATs
Router design and hardware
IPv6
Multicasting
IP mobility and mobile IP

Link and Physical Layers

Introduction to Coding Theory
Error detection and correction codes
MPLS

Wireless & Mobile Networks

Coding principles and introduction to Orthogonal codes and PN sequences
DS- and MC-CDMA
Wireless basics
IEEE 802.11 WiFi and other WLANs such as 802.15 & 16

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RTP and RTSP
Compression
Streaming
VoIP with H.323 and SIP
Integrated services including QoS, scheduling and services
RSVP
Differential services
Label switching

Security

Introduction to cryptology
Authentication
Integrity
Key management and distribution
Attacks
Access control and firewalls
VPNs

Benefits

Gain a thorough and detailed grounding in web-based and Internet protocols.
Good preparation for technical and vendor certification classes and laboratories.
Acquire a balanced view of the Internet at different architectural levels.

Objectives

To provide the advanced student with an understanding of computer networks as they are being deployed today.

Prerequisites

TLEN 5330 Data Communications I

Education Officer (EO)

Required

Textbooks

Kurose and Ross, Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring The Internet, 4th ed., Addison Wesley, Pearson Education, Inc., ISBN 0-321-49770-8

Hardware & Software

Internet and e-mail access. Students will access course materials using CULearn. Go to CULearn.colorado.edu for logon information and browser settings.

Sample Lectures and YouTube Vignettes

Lecture Title	Semester	Year	Type
TLEN5430_03	Spring	2009	Lecture
TLEN5430_01	Spring	2009	Lecture
Wed, Aug 27, 09 49 AM	Fall	2008	Lecture
TLEN5430_01	Fall	2008	Lecture

Upcoming & Previous Offerings

Meeting Days Legend: Monday (M), Tuesday (T), Wednesday (W), Thursday (R), Friday (F), Saturday (S), Sunday (U)
Summer Terms: M = Maymester, A = 1st 5 weeks, B= 2nd 5 weeks, C = 8 weeks, D= 10 weeks
Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

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Semester	Term	Time	Days	Location	Instructor	Additional Instructors
Spring 2010		02:00 PM - 03:15 PM	TR	ECCS 1B28	TBD
Spring 2009		12:00 PM - 01:15 PM	MW	ECEE 283	Baker, K
Fall 2008		10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF	ECCS 1B28	Baker, K
Spring 2008		08:00 AM - 09:15 AM	TR	ECCS 1B14	Baker, K
Spring 2007		08:00 AM - 09:15 AM	TR	ECCS 1B14	Gates, H

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