Contrast link state and distance vector routing protocols, giving an example of each.
What is ISO-OSI reference model ? Compare it with TCP/IP reference model.
Why TCP/IP reference model is more popular than OSI model ?
Which layer is used to route packets
Which layer is used to convert packets to frame
Which layer is used to detect and correct errors
Which layer is used to run services like FTP, Telnet etc.
Discuss Shannon’s capacity. What implications does it have ?
Discuss how satellite network differs from traditional networks such as Ethernet, Tokenbus.
What is packet switching ? Explain two different approaches of packet switching. ?
Discuss the different factors affecting congestion control algorithms. ?
How does a token ring network work ? In what way is it different from Ethernet ?
Describe and distinguish between FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA.
Discuss the following terms with respect to ATM: VPI, UNI, asynchronous, AAL, Cell, PVC.
What is sliding window protocol ?