DGS5050

Advanced network design

M Zukermann

6 points
* First, second semester
* Clayton

Synopsis Network performance modelling and analysis. Delay models (M/M/1, M/G/1), networks of queues. Multi-access systems (splitting, reservation, carrier sensing), routing techniques (shortest path, Bellman-Ford, Frank-Wolfe, adaptive routing, flooding). Flow control (window control, isarithmic, max-min). Network topology design (backbone, concentrator placement).

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 50%
* Written assignments (2 at 25% each): 50%

Recommended texts

Bertsekas D and Gallager R Data networks Prentice-Hall, 1987
IEEE 802.1