Why layered architecture is required in Computer Network?
What is switching? Explain different switching technology.
Define point to point protocol. Explain the PPP frame formats.
Suppose you are given an IP address 193.169.0.0, perform subnetting and divide the given network in 5 subnets. What is the new subnet mask? Calculate broadcast, network address, range of IP address that can be assigned to the host in each subnet.
Explain the working mechanism of Digital Signature algorithm with suitable diagram.
Explain the various congestion control approaches.
Write short notes on :
a) FDDI
b) IPSEC
Attempt any TWO questions
[2x10=20]Define flow control and explain the Go-Back-N ARQ protocol with an appropriate example. How does it differ from the Stop-and-Wait ARQ protocol?
Explain how slotted Aloha improves over pure Aloha. What do you mean by multiple access protocol? Explain channelization protocol in detail.
Explain the importance of routing algorithm. Explain Distance Vector Routing algorithm with example and compare it with link state routing.



