This course is a comprehensive treatment of LAN internetworking devices, including bridges, routers, switches, and tunnels. Both the theory of operation and practical implementation issues are covered. The course is oriented toward engineers designing internetworking products, but is suitable for knowledgeable end users, network administrators, product marketing personnel, and others desiring an in-depth technical treatment of this subject.
Enrollment is limited.
Current activities include work on Gigabit Ethernet products, switching and routing silicon, DSP-based LAN interfaces, storage area networks, protocol design, and new network architectures. He has written two books and teaches courses on networking for UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Oxford University, and many private companies.