1. A few of the main topics discussed in Module 1 are:
- ICMP
- IP Fragmentation
- Traceroute
Share any (additional) information not discussed in CSEC640 Module 1 regarding the above topics. For example, the followings topics are not discussed in Module1 but can be used to supplement the concepts and ideas presented in the module.
- Compare and contrast the differences between Unix (or Linux) and Window Traceroute. All the codes for each ICMP error message are not fully listed and explained.
- Identify a few scenarios in which ICMP error messages are generated?
- What available tools employ ICMP or Traceroute? What are the advantages/disadvantages of such tools?
- Module 1 demonstrates how an IP datagram is fragmented. However, the module does not show an IP reassembly process.
- And many more other topics...... (you are encouraged to come up with your own).
2. TCP is a reliable transport protocol. Research the TCP protocol and choose one TCP topic and write a tutorial, detailed instructions on the use of an IP related topic . If the topic you have chosen has already been discussed in CSEC640 Module1, enhance or elaborate on it. Please do not discuss any security issues this week. TCP security will be discussed later. ***Here is a list of topics:
- TCP error control mechanism (e.g., delayed packets, duplicate packets, retransmission, etc.).
- TCP Flow control mechanism.
- TCP congestion control mechanism.
- TCP state transition diagram.
- Many more.