Computer communication networks are among the most important and influential global infrastructures that humanity has created. The goal of this course is to provide a foundational view of communication networks: the principles upon which the Internet and other computer networks are built; how those principles translate into deployed protocols; and hands-on experience solving challenging problems with network protocols.
Topics will include link-layer technology; switching; routing; the Internet Protocol; reliability, flow control, congestion control, and their embodiment in TCP; quality of service; and network security. The course will involve a significant amount of Unix-based network programming using the C language. Students who are not already familiar with ANSI C should learn it quickly.
Class Time: T R 9:30-10:45
All office hrs: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/225066655
Prof. Robin Kravets
rhk@illinois.edu
Office Hours:
W 1:30-3:00pm
F: 10:30-12:00
TA office hrs: (will be running till May 15th)
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MP Office Hours Mondays: Federico (1-2pm) |
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HW Office Hours Mondays: Zhanghao (11am-12pm), Bo (2-3pm) |
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