KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEM FOR THE EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF DATA IN A COMPUTER NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this research work, a study of computer network architecture, protocols, data transmission, switching techniques, and data routing algorithms is carried out. The Travelling Salesperson Problem is also reviewed because of its apparent similarity to the transmission of data in a computer network environment. A model for the transmission of data in a computer network environment IS conceptualised. A modified form of the two phase travelling salesperson algorithm is adopted for the minimization of the cost of transmitting data in the network. The cost element is generated from the case data obtained from Nitel PIc. A software package is coded using Basic language. The package is menu driven, user friendly and interactive. The software will generate all the feasible alternate paths for the routing of data in a computer network and attempts to select the minimum paths. A case study using a hypothetical Nigerian national computer network comprising all the states' capital in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) as nodes is carried out and the results obtained were presented.