Unit 1:
Introduction: Overview of computer network, seven-layer architecture, TCP/IP suite of protocol, etc. Mac protocols for high-speed LANS, MANs & WIRELESS LANs. (For example, FDDI, DQDB, HIPPI, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet etc.)
Fast access technologies. (For example, ADSL, Cable Modem, etc.)
Unit 2:
IPv6: why IPv6, basic protocol, extension & option, support for QoS, security, etc, neighbor discovery, auto-configuration, routing. Change to other protocols. Application programming interface for IPv6. 6bone.
Unit 3:
Mobility in network. Mobile. Security related issues.
IP Multicasting. Multicasting routing protocols, address assignments, session discovery, etc.
Unit 4:
TCP extensions for high-speed networks, transaction-oriented application, other new option in TCP.
Unit 5:
Network security at various layers. Secure-HTTP, SSL, ESP, Authentication header, Key distribution protocols. Digital signatures, digital certificates.
References:
1. W. R. Stevens, “TCP/IP illustrated, Volume 1: The protocols”, Addison Wesley 1994.
2. G. R. Wright. “TCP/IP illustrated, Volume 2: The implementation”, Addison Wesley 1995