Lecture 10: LAN

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
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