MU Computer Engineering (Semester 6)
Advanced Computer Network
May 2013
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Explain ATM adaptation layer giving details of different classes of traffic.
10 M
1 (b) Explain X.25 protocol stack, detailing operation of X.25/3 (network layer).
10 M

2 (a) What are the advantages of MPLS compared to IP over ATM? Explain MPLS switching using lABELstacking.
10 M
2 (b) Explain SNMP MIB structure by giving example. Also explain different types of messages exchanged.
10 M

3 (a) Explain how reservation in the Intserv model is carried out using RSVP protocol? What are different RSVP messages sent?
10 M
3 (b) Explain operating principle of DWDM technology.
10 M

4 (a) What are the requirements of Backbone Network design?
10 M
4 (b) What is role of subnet mask in classless as well as classbase IP routing? Explain with help of examples.
10 M

5 (a) How traffic characteristics affect the network design while doing capacity planning?
10 M
5 (b) Explain why unicasting routing protocols are not used for multicasting? Explain any one multicasting protocol in detail.
10 M

6 (a) Write a connection oriented socket program for client server communication in either C++ or java.
10 M
6 (b) Compare and Contrast IPV4 with IPV6.
10 M

Write short notes on (any four)
7 (a) H.323
5 M
7 (b) SONET/SDH
5 M
7 (c) M/M/1 queuing theory
5 M
7 (d) BGP
5 M
7 (e) B-ISDN reference model
5 M



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