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- Introduction to Network and Network Protocols models
- Network Layer Protocols and Addressing Network
- Switches and Routers Configuration
- Transport layer Protocols
- Application layer Protocols
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In this subject we introduce the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. We also look at OSI and TCP/IP layer models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The fundamentals of IP addressing and basic concepts of Ethernet will also be studied.
- Two Online tests (15% each) 500 - word equivalent each) (30%)
- One online lab practical test (900-word equivalent) (20%)
- Final centrally scheduled exam ( 2500-word equivalent) (50%)
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