Communication Networks

This is an intermediate level course on communication networks with emphasis on hands-on experimentation. A unique feature of this course is the integration of the course instructions with a sand-box lab environment where participants can try out the exercises through the browser interface itself, without installing any special software. The course currently includes six modules (approx. 4 hours/module):

  • Module 1: Introduction to networking and end-to-end walkthrough
  • Module 2: Network building blocks and essential tools
  • Module 3: Path computation (routing) and introduction to graph algorithms.
  • Module 4: Reliability, flow control, and congestion control
  • Module 5: Advanced networking (virtualisation, overlays, filters)
  • Module 6: Software Defined Networking.


The course content and the sandbox lab environment can be accessed by registering at https://netlab.cnihackathon.in.