Wireless & Mobile Computing Unit 1

CS702(C) Unit 1 Traditional Networks & TCP/IP study material for RGPV CSE 7th Semester. Learn LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet, bridges, routers, TCP/IP architecture, ARP/RARP, IP addressing, IP datagram, ICMP, subnetting, CIDR, DNS, NAT, VLAN and IPv6.

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Unit 1 Overview

Unit 1 reviews traditional computer networks and TCP/IP fundamentals. It covers addressing, routing basics, IP datagram delivery, subnetting, NAT, DNS, VLAN and IPv6 concepts that build the foundation for wireless and mobile computing.

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Traditional Networks

Understand LAN, MAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet, bridges and routers.

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TCP/IP & Addressing

Learn TCP/IP architecture, ARP, RARP, IP addressing and IP datagram format.

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NAT, VLAN & IPv6

Study DNS, NAT, firewalls, VLAN concepts, VLAN tagging and IPv6 header.

Unit 1 Topics Covered

Complete syllabus-based topics of Wireless & Mobile Computing Unit 1.

LAN, MAN and WAN

LAN covers a small area, MAN covers a city-level area and WAN connects networks over large geographical distances.

Intranet and Internet

Intranet is a private internal network, while Internet is a global public network connecting millions of systems.

Interconnectivity Devices

Bridges and routers are used to connect different network segments and forward data efficiently.

TCP/IP Protocol Architecture

TCP/IP architecture is a layered model that includes network access, internet, transport and application layers.

ARP and RARP

ARP maps IP address to MAC address, while RARP maps MAC address to IP address.

IP Addressing

IP addressing uniquely identifies devices in a network and helps in routing packets.

IP Datagram Format

IP datagram contains header and data fields used for packet delivery across networks.

Routing Table Format

Routing tables store destination networks, next hop and interface information for forwarding packets.

ICMP Messages

ICMP is used for error reporting and diagnostics, such as destination unreachable and echo request/reply.

Subnetting

Subnetting divides a large network into smaller subnetworks for better management and address utilization.

Supernetting and CIDR

Supernetting combines multiple networks, while CIDR allows flexible IP address allocation.

DNS

DNS translates domain names into IP addresses so users can access websites using readable names.

NAT, SNAT and DNAT

NAT translates private IP addresses into public IP addresses. SNAT changes source address and DNAT changes destination address.

Firewalls

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

VLAN

VLAN logically divides a physical LAN into multiple virtual networks for better security and management.

VLAN Tagging

VLAN tagging adds VLAN information to frames so switches can identify traffic belonging to different VLANs.

IPv6 Address Structure

IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and provides a very large address space compared to IPv4.

IPv6 Header

IPv6 header is simpler than IPv4 header and improves routing efficiency.

Quick Revision

ARP: IP address ko MAC address me convert karta hai.

Subnetting: Network ko chhote parts me divide karta hai.

CIDR: Flexible IP address allocation method.

NAT: Private IP ko public IP me translate karta hai.

VLAN: Same physical LAN ke andar logical networks banata hai.

IPv6: 128-bit address system with large address space.

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Important Questions

  1. Explain LAN, MAN and WAN.
  2. Differentiate between Internet and Intranet.
  3. Explain bridges and routers.
  4. Explain TCP/IP protocol architecture.
  5. Explain ARP and RARP.
  6. Explain IP addressing.
  7. Explain IP datagram format.
  8. Explain routing table format.
  9. Explain ICMP messages.
  10. Explain subnetting with example.
  11. Explain supernetting and CIDR.
  12. Explain DNS and its working.
  13. Explain NAT, SNAT and DNAT.
  14. Explain firewalls.
  15. Explain VLAN concepts.
  16. Compare VLAN with real LAN.
  17. Explain VLAN tagging.
  18. Explain IPv6 address structure.
  19. Explain IPv6 header.
  20. Differentiate between IPv4 and IPv6.

PYQ Analysis Table

Topic Expected Frequency Importance
TCP/IP Architecture Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ARP and RARP High ⭐⭐⭐⭐
IP Datagram Format High ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Subnetting and CIDR Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
DNS High ⭐⭐⭐⭐
NAT, SNAT and DNAT Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
VLAN and VLAN Tagging Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
IPv6 Address and Header Very High ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

FAQs

What is TCP/IP?

TCP/IP is a protocol suite used for communication over networks and the Internet.

What is ARP?

ARP maps an IP address to its corresponding MAC address.

What is Subnetting?

Subnetting divides a large network into smaller subnetworks.

What is NAT?

NAT translates private IP addresses into public IP addresses.

What is VLAN?

VLAN is a logical network created inside a physical LAN.

Why IPv6 is needed?

IPv6 provides a larger address space and improved routing compared to IPv4.