Course detail

Practical exercises in information networks

FEKT-KPISAcad. year: 2011/2012

The subject is oriented to practical applications of passive and active nework components. Gives an overview of connector and cable types used in computer networks and an introduction to the prblematics of connectoring. The second part of the subject is oriented to basic types of active network components including installation and configuration of common network interfaces, hubs, switches and routers.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karol Molnár, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

With completion of the subject students acquire basic overview about passive and active network elements and about thier advantages and disadvantages. They also acquire practical experience incuding connectoring network cables and installation of network interfaces and components.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Introduction to data networks
Cable termination in the horizontal and vertical section
Cable termination in the work area
Firewall configuration
Modem and network interface card configuration
Switch configuration
Router configuration
Network traffic analysis
Network services I - FTP server installation and configuration
Network services II - WWW server installation and configuration
Network services III - Terminal access configuration
Reserve
Final test

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to provide basic introduction to problematics of information networks. The subject is oriented to practical exercises about using passive and active network elements and installation and configuration of network interfaces and active network components.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

THOMAS, R., M.: Lokální počítačové sítě, Computer Press, Praha, 1996
Microsoft Corporation: Základy sítí, Computer Press, 1999

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-BK Bachelor's

    branch BK-AMT , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch BK-EST , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch BK-MET , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch BK-SEE , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch BK-TLI , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karol Molnár, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Theoretical introduction to the problematics of information networks
Characteristics of matelic cables
Connectoring metalic cables
Characteristics of optical cables
Active network components and addressing in networks
Installation of software based network components
Network interface card installation
Modem installation
Usage of hubs
Usage of switches
Usage of routers
Data transmission in computer networks
Common network applications