Computer Networks - slide 01.pptVIP

Computer Networks Contents Introduction: network application, network architecture, network protocol and reference model The Physical Layer The Data Link Layer The Medium Access Control (MAC) Sublayer The Network Layer The Transport Layer The Application Layer Network Security, and Latest Development of Computer Network Goals Understand the principles of network architecture, reference model and network protocols Understand the functions of the physical layer, data link layer, MAC sublayer, network layer, transport layer and application layer protocols Understand the mechanism and algorithms of network protocols References Andrew S.Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4th Ed., Pearson Education Asia Limited and Tsinghua University Press, 2004 J. F. Kurose, K. W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet , Addison-Wesley Press and Tsinghua University Press, 2001 Grading Policies Written assignments 15 points Quiz 10 points Midterm Exam 15 points Final Exam 60 points Total 100 points Introduction Uses of Computer Networks Network Hardware Network Software Reference Models Example Networks Network Standardization Basic Concept Computer Network: a collection of autonomous computers interconnected by a single technology Interconnected: be able to exchange information, the connection could be via copper wire, fiber optics, microwaves, infrared, and communication satellites Single technology: Internet is not a single network but a network of networks World Wide Web is a distributed system that runs on top of the Internet Uses of Computer Networks Business Applications Home Applications Mobile Users Social Issues Business Applications of Networks Resource Sharing Communication medium among people Doing business electronically with other companies E-Commerce(electronic commerce) Business Applications of Networks Resource Sharing Sharing programs Sharing equipment, e.g. printer, scanner, CD burners Especially, sharing information