-Application - Line Configuration -Topology - Transmission Modes -Categories of Network: LAN, MAN, WAN -Reference Models - OSI and TCP/IP Models -Physical Layer -Theoretical Basis for Data Communication -Guided Transmission Media.
2. UNIT - II DATA LINK LAYER
Data Link Layer: Error Detection
-Error Correction -Elementary Data Link Protocols -Sliding Window Protocols -Data Link Layer Internet -Medium Access Layer -Channel Allocation Problem -Multiple Access Protocols -Network Layer Design Issues -Routing Algorithm -Congestion Control Algorithms
3. UNIT - III NETWORK LAYER
Network Layer: IP Protocol
-IP Address -Internet Control Protocol -Transport Layer Design Issues 4. UNIT - IV
5. UNIT - V SECURITY PRACTICES
-Network Security Practices
-Authentication Application -Electronic Mail Security: -IP Security -Web Security -Firewall.