Description: Network layers and architectures, reference models. Physical layer and data communications issues. Metallic, fiber optic and wireless transmission media. Telephone system, switching, ISDN, ATM, SDH, DSL, cellular systems and satellites. Data link layer issues, elementary and sliding window protocols. Multiple access protocols, local area networks. Ethernet, bridges and switches. Networklayer issues, routing algorithms, congestion control. Internet Protocol, routing protocols. ATM network layer.

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