Title: Module 5 Introduction-2
Course: CNT 2001 Computer Networks & Communications > Section: Module 5 Network Protocols

Introduction

All networks work through the use of protocols. We will examine the most significant protocols that are used on the many layers of the OSI model and the TCP/IP models. We will see how these protocols interoperate to address and deliver information on a network. We will see how protocols are use in the routing of network traffic from network to network.

Learning Objectives:

- Discuss a protocol.
- About the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Discuss the different layers of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite including the Network layer, the Transport layer and the Application Layer.
- Some of the protocols used by the Internet layer of TCP/IP
- Describe the function of port numbers are and what port numbers selected TCP/IP protocols use.
- How protocols from different layers work together to move data around a network
- Discuss what routing protocols are.
- Compare distance vector routing protocols with link state routing protocols.
- Compare static routing with dynamic routing.

Readings and Resources

Textbook: Network Protocols (Lesson 5)