Computer Networks Unit 2 Notes

CS602 Computer Networks Unit 2 study material for RGPV CSE 6th Semester. This unit covers Data Link Layer, framing, flow control, error control, error detection, error correction and sliding window protocols.

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Unit 2 Overview

Unit 2 explains how reliable communication is achieved between two directly connected nodes. It focuses on framing, error handling, flow control and data link protocols used in computer networks.

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Framing

Learn how Data Link Layer divides raw bit streams into manageable frames for reliable communication.

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Error Control

Understand error detection and correction methods used to identify and handle transmission errors.

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Sliding Window

Study Stop-and-Wait, Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat protocols for efficient data transfer.

Unit 2 Topics Covered

Complete syllabus-based topics of CS602 Computer Networks Unit 2.

Data Link Layer

Functions, responsibilities and importance of Data Link Layer in network communication.

Framing

Character count, byte stuffing, bit stuffing and flag-based framing methods.

Error Detection

Parity check, checksum and CRC methods used for detecting errors in frames.

Error Correction

Hamming code and basic correction techniques for handling corrupted data.

Flow Control

Techniques used to control the speed difference between sender and receiver.

Data Link Protocols

Stop-and-Wait, Sliding Window, Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat protocols.

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Detailed Notes

Complete Unit 2 notes for Data Link Layer preparation.

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Important Questions

Most expected RGPV exam questions from Unit 2.

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Important Questions - Unit 2

These questions are useful for 7 marks and 14 marks answers in RGPV exams.

  1. Explain the functions of Data Link Layer.
  2. What is framing? Explain different framing methods.
  3. Explain bit stuffing and byte stuffing with examples.
  4. Differentiate between error detection and error correction.
  5. Explain parity check and checksum methods.
  6. Explain CRC with suitable example.
  7. Explain Hamming Code for error correction.
  8. What is flow control? Explain its need.
  9. Explain Stop-and-Wait protocol with diagram.
  10. Explain Sliding Window Protocol.
  11. Differentiate between Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat protocols.
  12. Explain piggybacking in Data Link Layer.

FAQs - CS602 Unit 2

What is Computer Networks Unit 2 about?

It covers Data Link Layer, framing, error detection, error correction, flow control and sliding window protocols.

Is CRC important for RGPV exam?

Yes, CRC is one of the most important numerical and theory topics from Unit 2.

Which protocols are important in Unit 2?

Stop-and-Wait, Sliding Window, Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat protocols are very important.