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Code: 9D58203

M. Tech I Semester Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS
(Computer Networks)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

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1 (a) List and describe the categories of access networks.

(b) Describe the functions of the five layers of the internet protocol stack.

2 (a) Explain the services provided by the link layer.

(b) Distinguish between:
(i) Hubs and switches.
(ii) Switches and routes.

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(iii) Bit stuffing and byte-stuffing.

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3 (a) Explain link-state routing algorithm in detail.
(b) Give the format of IPV4 header and mention the significance of each field.

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Compare SMTP with HTTP.

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Explain 802.11 MAC protocol.
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How a TCP connection is established and torn down? Explain.

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What is a wireless mesh network? What are its uses? List the advantages and
disadvantages of WMNs.

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6 (a) What is an optical network? List the basic optical networking devices.
(b) Write about optical routes.

7 Write notes on the following:

(a) Virtual private networks.
(b) Stream control transmission protocol.

8 (a) What is a wireless Ad-HOC network? How routing is done in wireless Ad-HOC networks?
(b) Explain routing protocols in wireless sensor networks.

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