Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Study of different types of networks, the enabling technologies and devices. Broadcast and Select network. Single and Multi-hop networks with example of Access networks, PONS etc., Wavelength Routing network, virtual topology, Metro and Wide area networks. Wavelength Routing and Assignment, Traffic Grooming and Protection, Network Control and Management, Optical packet and burst switching, Network Simulation Tools and Design guidelines.