Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Explain core networking concepts, including network architectures, components, topologies, and the OSI/TCP-IP models.
Analyze and apply IP addressing schemes and routing mechanisms, including IPv4/IPv6 and dynamic routing protocols.
Evaluate the behavior and performance of transport protocols (TCP and UDP), including connection management, flow control, and reliability.
Assess QoS mechanisms and select appropriate strategies to ensure network performance under different traffic conditions.
Describe and analyze WAN technologies and architectures, including MPLS and optical networks.
Explain the architecture and functioning of mobile communication systems (GSM, UMTS, 3G/4G).