Internet Principles and Protocols

This course covers the basic functions underlying computer networks and their organization into a layered architecture. The principles set forth for internetworking that allowed the Internet to be open and scalable are highlighted. Addressing in the Internet, the Internet Protocol (IP), the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and the various routing protocols used in the Internet are examined. The course also examines the design of specific prevalent networks (Ethernet and Wi-Fi, in particular) addressing both Physical Layer functionality (how bits are signaled on the transmission medium) and Media Access Control (MAC) Layer functionality which comprises how stations are addressed, the protocol according to which stations access a common shared transmission medium, and various management functions necessary for the operation of the network).