Course detail
Computer and Communication Networks
FEKT-LPKSAcad. year: 2016/2017
Students become familiar with structure and architecture or networks; reference models; applications (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS); the TCP/IP protocol suite (TCP, UDP, IP, routing, flow control, IP addressing, NAT); transmission media; local computer networks, access methods; Ethernet (principle, switches, VLAN, PoE, Spanning Tree), wireless network 802.11; broadband WAN technologies; multimedia applications (RTP, SIP, VoIP services, QoS); network security (basics of cryptography, authentication, integrity, certificates, SSL); and management (SNMP).
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The graduate is able to (1) understand basic theoretical principles of computer networks; (2) describe functions of individual components and protocols; (3) utilize network communication in designed instruments; (4) design and configure local networks.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics (probability theory) and information theory (Shannon theorem, errors in the transmission, coding) is requested.
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. Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Computer exercises (25 points), laboratory exercises (15 points), final exam (60 points).
Course curriculum
Lectures:
1. Basic concepts, categorization, structure, network models (RM OSI, TCP/IP).
2. Basic application-layer services: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS.
3. Transport layer: communication protocols, implementation of UDP and TCP.
4. Network layer: mathematical theory of routing, IP protocol.
5. Link and physical layers: basic principles of data transmission, coding, and protocols.
6. Transmission media, comparison, basic parameters.
7. Local networks I. Topology, shared medium access. Standard IEEE 802.
8. Local networks II. Ethernet as dominating technology (100Mbs - 100Gbs). Hubs, switches, VLAN, flow control, QoS in LAN, STP.
9. Wireless networks 802.11.
10. Broadband technologies, photonic networks.
11. Multimedia services: RTP, VoIP, QoS in IP networks.
12. Security: ciphers, data integrity, certificates, SSL.
13. Network management, SNMP.
Computer exercises:
1. Communication using UDP, traffic analysis.
2. Security, firewall - configuration, NAT, traffic analysis.
3. Routing and addressing in IP networks.
4. Implementation of network interface in embedded systems.
5. Domain Name System.
6. IPv6.
Laboratory exercises:
1. Structured cabling, physical layer.
2. Properties of hubs and switches, priority mechanisms.
3. Configuration of VLAN, security on link layer.
4. Access point 802.11, configuration, security.
5. VoIP, configuration of phone and PBX, subjective tests.
6. TCP/IP, macroscopic behavior (reaction on packet loss and delay).
1. Basic concepts, categorization, structure, network models (RM OSI, TCP/IP).
2. Basic application-layer services: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS.
3. Transport layer: communication protocols, implementation of UDP and TCP.
4. Network layer: mathematical theory of routing, IP protocol.
5. Link and physical layers: basic principles of data transmission, coding, and protocols.
6. Transmission media, comparison, basic parameters.
7. Local networks I. Topology, shared medium access. Standard IEEE 802.
8. Local networks II. Ethernet as dominating technology (100Mbs - 100Gbs). Hubs, switches, VLAN, flow control, QoS in LAN, STP.
9. Wireless networks 802.11.
10. Broadband technologies, photonic networks.
11. Multimedia services: RTP, VoIP, QoS in IP networks.
12. Security: ciphers, data integrity, certificates, SSL.
13. Network management, SNMP.
Computer exercises:
1. Communication using UDP, traffic analysis.
2. Security, firewall - configuration, NAT, traffic analysis.
3. Routing and addressing in IP networks.
4. Implementation of network interface in embedded systems.
5. Domain Name System.
6. IPv6.
Laboratory exercises:
1. Structured cabling, physical layer.
2. Properties of hubs and switches, priority mechanisms.
3. Configuration of VLAN, security on link layer.
4. Access point 802.11, configuration, security.
5. VoIP, configuration of phone and PBX, subjective tests.
6. TCP/IP, macroscopic behavior (reaction on packet loss and delay).
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Lectures are focused on presenting structure, architecture, and operational principles of communication and computer networks to students, and on training practical approaches to their design and configuration.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
KOLKA, Z.: Počítačové a komunikační sítě. Brno: VUT v Brně, skripta, 2012. (CS)
KUROSE, J. F., ROSS, K.W.,Computer Networking, 6th edition. USA:Pearson, 2012 (EN)
KUROSE, J. F., ROSS, K.W.,Computer Networking, 6th edition. USA:Pearson, 2012 (EN)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
01. State of the art in network technology. Basic concepts, categories, structure. Network reference models (ISO RM OSI, TCP/IP, IEEE), examples, function of particular layers.
02. Transmission media, comparison, basic characteristics.
03. Basic mechanisms of data transmission, protocols. Link configuration, multiplexing, synchronization, error control.
04. Data link. Services for higher layers. Flow control, stop-and-wait, sliding window, HDLC. Protocols of link layer of Internet SLIP a PPP.
05. Local-area networks I. Topology, shared medium access. Protocols ALOHA, CSMA, collision-free methods. Standard IEEE 802, LLC, MAC.
06. Local-area networks II. Ethernet as the dominating LAN technology.
07. Local-area networks III. Infrastructure, hubs, switches, practical examples of configuration planning.
08. Metropolitan networks. Wireless networks, IEEE 802.11.
09. WAN-ISDN, B-ISDN/ATM, reference model, engineering solution, ATM services. SONET/SDH.
10. Network, packet and frame switching. Virtual channels. Addressing, network routing and switching, switching information propagation, basic strategy. Structure a operation of Internet.
11. Transport layer of RM OSI. Protocol suite TCP/IP- IP, UDP,TCP.
12. Program interface of TCP/IP in Unix and Windows. Presentation layer.
13. Application services, SMTP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, http, VoIP.
02. Transmission media, comparison, basic characteristics.
03. Basic mechanisms of data transmission, protocols. Link configuration, multiplexing, synchronization, error control.
04. Data link. Services for higher layers. Flow control, stop-and-wait, sliding window, HDLC. Protocols of link layer of Internet SLIP a PPP.
05. Local-area networks I. Topology, shared medium access. Protocols ALOHA, CSMA, collision-free methods. Standard IEEE 802, LLC, MAC.
06. Local-area networks II. Ethernet as the dominating LAN technology.
07. Local-area networks III. Infrastructure, hubs, switches, practical examples of configuration planning.
08. Metropolitan networks. Wireless networks, IEEE 802.11.
09. WAN-ISDN, B-ISDN/ATM, reference model, engineering solution, ATM services. SONET/SDH.
10. Network, packet and frame switching. Virtual channels. Addressing, network routing and switching, switching information propagation, basic strategy. Structure a operation of Internet.
11. Transport layer of RM OSI. Protocol suite TCP/IP- IP, UDP,TCP.
12. Program interface of TCP/IP in Unix and Windows. Presentation layer.
13. Application services, SMTP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, http, VoIP.
Exercise in computer lab
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Communication protocol programming I: libraries of communication procedures for an abstract point-to-point data connection (C++ Builder, built on UDP, data loss and error simulation).
2.Communication protocol programming II: adding FCS, algorithm for CRC.
3.Network simulation in Opnet
4.Routing, subnets, routing tables.
5.Programming of an embedded application I: (Windows program for embedded application control – evaluation board with LEDs and switches).
6.Programming of an embedded application II.
2.Communication protocol programming II: adding FCS, algorithm for CRC.
3.Network simulation in Opnet
4.Routing, subnets, routing tables.
5.Programming of an embedded application I: (Windows program for embedded application control – evaluation board with LEDs and switches).
6.Programming of an embedded application II.
Laboratory exercise
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Ethernet: metallic and optical lines, connectors, adapter circuitry, signals, required parameters.
2.LAN I: practical use, converters, hubs, switches, configuration, VLAN, addressing (network design, device configuration).
3.WLAN 802.11, AP configuration, performance measurements.
4.VoIP, phone and proxy configuration.
2.LAN I: practical use, converters, hubs, switches, configuration, VLAN, addressing (network design, device configuration).
3.WLAN 802.11, AP configuration, performance measurements.
4.VoIP, phone and proxy configuration.