Computer Networking — Chapter 4: The Network Layer: Data Plane

Notes on Chapter 4 of Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition). Covers network layer data plane functions: forwarding, router architecture, IP protocol, addressing, NAT, IPv6, and SDN generalized forwarding.

June 27, 2026 · 4 min · 832 words

Computer Networking — Chapter 5: The Network Layer: Control Plane

Notes on Chapter 5 of Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition). Covers routing algorithms, OSPF, BGP, SDN control plane, ICMP, and SNMP.

June 27, 2026 · 4 min · 799 words