Transnet F: IP networks and the Internet

The TransNet suite of eight courses cover all aspects of Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Principles of Wide Area Networks
X25 data service
Frame Relay
Principles of ATM
ATM networks
IP networks and the Internet
Advanced IP networks
DSL Services

IP networks course

This course describes the structure and operation of the Internet and other networks based on the Internet suite of protocols.

Prerequisites:

An understanding of the basic principles of packet switching. It is recommended that one of the following e-learning courses is studied before attempting this IP Networks course: TransNet course A - "Principles of WANs" or StarTel course A - "Telecoms fundamentals".

Summary of topics covered:

Structure of the Internet and intranets; role of ISPs and NSPs.

Format of IPv4 and v6 addressing; use of subnet masks.

The Domain Name System (DNS) inc. use of URLs and name servers.

Role and operation of IP; role of TCP inc. flow control.

TCP and UDP port numbers.

Operation and use of RIP route discovery protocol.

Operation and use of OSPF, BGP and EGP route discovery protocols.

Operation and use of the Point to Point Protocol (PPP).

Role of application layer protocols such as FTP and SMTP.

Number of chapters: 8 Study time: 8 hours

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