Data Communication Networks

Photo of the back of a network switch, with multiple ethernet cables plugged in.

Components such as switches and routers make up the core of both large and small computer networks.

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

6.263J / 16.37J

As Taught In

Fall 2002

Level

Graduate

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Course Description

Course Features

Course Description

6.263J / 16.37J focuses on the fundamentals of data communication networks. One goal is to give some insight into the rationale of why networks are structured the way they are today and to understand the issues facing the designers of next-generation data networks. Much of the course focuses on network algorithms and their performance. Students are expected to have a strong mathematical background and an understanding of probability theory. Topics discussed include: layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.

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Dimitri Bertsekas, and Eytan Modiano. 6.263J Data Communication Networks. Fall 2002. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.


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