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Overview of Computer Networks Assignments

This document contains 5 assignments related to computer networks. Assignment 1 discusses network topologies, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol, and defines LAN, WAN, and PAN. Assignment 2 covers multiplexing, time division multiplexing, cable types, error detection, and wireless vs wired networks. Assignment 3 is about data link layer services, error control mechanisms, and media access control protocols. Assignment 4 includes network layer services, IP addressing, routing protocols, and IPv4 vs IPv6. Assignment 5 discusses transport layer services, congestion control, application layer protocols, FTP commands, and DNS domains. An extra question also asks about Silly Window Syndrome.

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Overview of Computer Networks Assignments

This document contains 5 assignments related to computer networks. Assignment 1 discusses network topologies, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol, and defines LAN, WAN, and PAN. Assignment 2 covers multiplexing, time division multiplexing, cable types, error detection, and wireless vs wired networks. Assignment 3 is about data link layer services, error control mechanisms, and media access control protocols. Assignment 4 includes network layer services, IP addressing, routing protocols, and IPv4 vs IPv6. Assignment 5 discusses transport layer services, congestion control, application layer protocols, FTP commands, and DNS domains. An extra question also asks about Silly Window Syndrome.

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SUBJECT: COMPUTER NETWORKS

ASSIGNMENT 1

1. Discuss various types of network topologies in computer networks.


2. What is the OSI model? Explain the functions and services of each layer.
3. What is TCP/IP protocol? Explain the functions and services of each layer. Compare
it with the OSI model.
4. Define the following:
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) PAN
5. Write a short note on Network Cabling.

ASSIGNMENT 2

1. Define Multiplexing. What are the types of MUX?


2. Explain time division multiplexing.
3. Distinguish between synchronous and statistical time division multiplexing.
4. Explain difference between unshielded and shielded twisted pair cable.
5. Write a short note on coaxial cable.
6. Write short notes on:
a) Radiowaves
b) Microwaves
c) Infrared
7. Compare between wired and wireless medium.
8. Compare between twisted pair cable, coaxial cable and fibre optic.
9. How does a single bit error differ from a burst error?
10. Explain the concept of block coding.
11. Explain Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC).

ASSIGNMENT 3

1. What are DLC services?


2. Explain the working of Stop n Wait ARQ with the help of flow diagram.
3. What do you mean by piggy-banking? Explain.
4. Explain Go Back n ARQ flow control mechanisms. Explain its operation in various
situations.
5. Write a short note on aloha.
6. State and explain different types of persistent methods in CSMA.
7. Explain TDMA with an example.
8. What is controlled access? Explain any one technique of it.
9. What is Polling? Explain in detail.
10. State and explain Wireless LANs with its characteristics and advantages.
11. Write a short note on 3G and 4G.
12. What are connecting devices?
13. Define a transparent switch. Explain its functioning.

ASSIGNMENT 4

1. What are the network layer services?


2. Find the net ID and host ID of following IP addresses:
a) 19.22.100.10
b) 194.67.66.56
c) 222.37.56.4
d) 253.9.1.201

3. Write a short note on:


a) Mobile IP
b) IPv4
c) ICMP

4. Write a short note on IPv4 packet format.


5. Write a short note on:
a) RIP
b) OSPF
6. What are the advantages of IPv6 over IPv4?
7. Explain packet format of IPv6.

ASSIGNMENT 5

1. Write a short note on:


a) Transport Layer Services
b) GBN protocol.
c) SR protocol.
d) UDP
e) TCP
2. Explain congestion control in TCP.
3. Write a short note on:
a) WWW
b) URL
c) HTTP
d) FTP
e) DNS
f) SMTP
g) SSH
4. List and explain the types of FTP commands.
5. What is a domain? What are the types of domains in DNS? Explain.
(EXTRA QUESTION, TO BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY)
>> What is Silly Window Syndrome? Explain the syndrome created by the sender
and the receiver.

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