Course detail

Practical exercises in information networks

FEKT-BPISAcad. year: 2012/2013

The course is oriented to practical applications of passive and active network components. Gives an overview of connector and cable types used in computer networks and an introduction to the problematic of cable termination. The second part of the course is oriented to basic types of active network components including installation and configuration of common network interfaces, hubs, switches, routers and firewalls. The last part is focused on network services, especially on the installation and configuration of FTP and Web servers, unsecure and secure remote access and capture and analysis of network traffic.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Koton, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, students acquire basic overview about passive and active network elements and about their advantages and disadvantages. They also acquire practical experience including network cable termination, installation and configuration of network interfaces, components and basic network services.

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills on the level secondary school level are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is passed by getting the credit. The condition of getting the credit is attending all the laboratory exercises and a final test.

Course curriculum

1) Introduction to data networks
2) Cable termination in the horizontal and vertical section
3) Cable termination in the work area
4) Firewall configuration
5) Modem and network interface card configuration
6) Switch configuration
7) Router configuration
8) Network traffic analysis
9) Network services - FTP server installation and configuration
10) Network services - WWW server installation and configuration
11) Network services - Terminal access configuration
12) Reserve exercise

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

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

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

Attendance at laboratory exercises is compulsory, justified absence in a laboratory exercise can be made up during the credit week after prior arrangement with the instructor.

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 ZRZT-J Bachelor's

    branch J-ZRT , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional interdisciplinary

  • Programme EEKR-B Bachelor's

    branch B-TLI , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Hasmanda
prof. Ing. Jaroslav Koton, Ph.D.
Ing. Martin Zukal, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction
Connectoring metalic cables - horizontal section
Connectoring metalic cables - vertical section
Modem installation and configuration
Network interface card installation and configuration
Switch management - virtual LAN
Router management - static routing
The FTP service
The Observer software protocol analyzer
Configuration of the Apache WWW server
Remote access
Reserved
Final test