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Computer Networks
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91.555
Course ID: 008179
The two main topics are routing and transport functions, and ATM networks. Routing and transport layer functions in conventional data networks will be examined, with a heavy emphasis on the TCP/IP protocol suite. The ATM is seen as a promising technology for integrated voice/data/video services. The concept of the ATM network will be reviewed. Traffic management functions in ATM networks will explored in detail, including analytic representation of traffic bandwidth and congestion control techniques.
Credits: 3
Pre-Req: 91.563 Data Communications I.