EE 650 - Advanced Computer Network Design

3 Credit(s)

Topics include data communication and high speed network essentials; in-depth study of physical data; network and transport layer protocols covering Ethernet, token ring, FDDI, X.25, frame relay, leased lines, ATM, SDLC, HDLC, LLC frames, MAC addressing, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DECnet and other bridging, switching, routing techniques; connectivity from LAN to LAN, LAN to WAN, and WAN to WAN; design of internet and intranet connectivity using OP and other protocols; introduction to firewall and security; and network management, as time permits. Students will be encouraged to use COMMNET III for network simulation and testing.
Prerequisite(s): EE 658.