Introduction
The Data Communication and Networking (DCN) Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in understanding and implementing fundamental networking concepts. This lab complements theoretical coursework by allowing students to work with real-world networking hardware, software, and simulation tools. Through structured experiments, students will gain practical insights into network protocols, topologies, and configurations, enhancing their ability to design, troubleshoot, and optimize network systems.
The lab fosters a learning environment that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring students develop the necessary skills to analyse and implement networking solutions. By working with different networking models and protocols, students will build a strong foundation in data communication principles, which are essential for careers in network administration, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.
Objectives of the Lab
- Understanding Network Fundamentals: Learn about various networking models, including the OSI and TCP/IP models, and their real-world applications.
- Network Configuration and Implementation: Gain hands-on experience in setting up and configuring networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Protocol Analysis: Analyse key networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, IP, and HTTP using network simulation tools.
- Troubleshooting and Performance Analysis: Develop skills in network troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance evaluation using diagnostic tools.
- Simulation and Emulation: Utilize network simulation software to model and test different network scenarios.
- Wireless and Wired Networking Concepts: Explore the differences between wired and wireless networking, including configuration and performance considerations.
By the end of this lab, students will have acquired essential networking skills that prepare them for industry challenges and further academic exploration in data communication and networking.
Facilities:
- Hardware: Computer Intel Core (i5) 4th Generation 2.90GHz 16GB RAM-18
Printer HP Laser Jet Pro P1022-01
- Operating System: Ubuntu (Open Source)
- Simulation Tool: Network Simulator-3 (Open Source)
Staff:
Lab In Charge Name: Dr. Surjeet
Other Faculty Members: Dr. Monica Bhutani, Mr. Sourabh Rana
Lab Assistant Name: Ms. Deepa