30 March, 2014.
This week we will take a look at another multiple access protocol, CSMA/CA for WiFi, and discuss the roles of hubs, switch, and routers in forming a LAN. ARP will be discussed as well.
Slides: PDF
Please read the following sections in the textbook.
- 5.4 Switched Local Area Network (exclude 5.4.4)
- 6.3.1 The 802.11 Architecture
- 6.3.2 The 802.11 MAC Protocol