Internetworking: Introduction to DCN (Data Center Networking) and Programmable Networks, Architectural principle, Layering, Names and addresses. TCP/IP suite of protocols, TCP extensions for high-speed networks, multimedia networking applications, IPv6: API for IPv6. QoS in IP Network, traffic engineering and analysis, SNMP and access control.

Recent trends in Wireless communication networks, wireless sensor networks, mobile ad-hoc networks, mobility based protocols, information aggregation, information storage and query, localization services.

SDN: Data and Control Plane, Open flow Control, Network Function Virtualization for IoT. Case Study: Network management tools used at ICTS, AVVP, Coimbatore Campus, Network protocols along with network security for any one Industrial Use Case.

Pre-Requisite(s): Computer Networks
Course Type: Lab

Course Objectives

• Deep understanding of TCP / IP and L2 protocols in high speed networks.
• Proper usage of various enabling technologies and protocols related with wireless and mobile networks for practical applications.
• Application and usage of various network services in wireless intelligent networks as well as adoption of SDN and NFV for IoT applications.

Course Outcomes
CO1: Analyze roles of TCP/IP protocol as well as MAC protocols in high-speed networks
CO2: Apply the various enabling technologies and protocols related with wireless and mobile networks for practical applications.
CO3: Understand and apply various network services in Wireless Sensor Networks
CO4: Understand the design principles in SDN and NFV for IoT and apply for practical use case

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern: 70/30

Note: Continuous assessments can include quizzes, tutorials, lab assessments, case study and project reviews. Midterm and End semester exams can be a theory exam or lab integrated exam for two hours

1. James F. Kurose & Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7/E. Pearson Education India, 2017.
2. Douglas E Comer, Computer networks and Internets, 6th Edition, Pearson Education, 2015
3. Goransson, P., Black, C., & Culver, T. Software defined networks: a comprehensive approach. Morgan Kaufmann,2016.
4. Online Resources: Technical papers in course related topics and IEEE Standards documents