What is flow control? Explain Stop-and-Wait ARQ with suitable example. How is it different from G-Back-N ARQ?[10]
2.
What is CSMA/CD? Why is there no need for CSMA/CD on a full-duplex Ethernet LAN?[5]
Introduction to Computer Network
1.
Explain client/server network. How is it different from peer to peer network?[5]
2.
Write short note on (any two): a. Backbone network b. ISDN c. Signal[5]
Multimedia &Future Networking
1.
What is virtual circuit network? Explain ATM as a virtual circuit wide area network.[5]
2.
What are the different approaches for multimedia streaming? Explain.[5]
Network Layer
1.
Explain link state routing with example.[10]
2.
Explain the structure of IPv6 address. Compare IPv6 address with IPv4 address.[5]
3.
What is routing table? Differentiate static routing table with dynamic routing table.[5]
4.
What is open-loop congestion control? Compare it with closed-loop congestion control.[5]
5.
What subnet ID and broadcast address of each subnet if you divide a class B network (150.10.0.0 – 150.10.255.255) in 4 different subnets. What is the new subnet mask?[5]
Physical Layer and Network Media
1.
What is transmission media? How do guided media differ from unguided media? Explain different types of guided media in detail.[10]