Subject description
Review of operation of network and transport layer in internet systems. Packet switch architectures. Protocols and services of Ethernet technologies. Routing in internet systems. Basics of multicast distribution. Fundamentals of internet protocol version 6. Services and applications of internet protocol version 6. Operation and services of multi-protocol label switching technology. Security devices, mechanisms and network security services. Broadband access architectures in operator networks. Introduction to telecommunications engineering: network, traffic, and quality of service planning; measurementsfuture communication technologies.
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
The objective of the course is to provide an overview of elements, mechanisms and basic concepts of operation of modern communication network services.
Acquainting with modern connection principles, network protocols, management mechanisms, security approaches and Internet system services.
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in these fields.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures for theoretical aspects,
laboratory exercises and team work for real-case scenarios and problem solving through project work. Elearning. Study visits and invited lecturers.
Expected study results
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
– describe network technologies, services and architectures in enterprise and operator environments,
– differentiate tasks of different network layers,
– differentiate types of network traffic,
– configure user, home and enterprise network devices for basic connectivity,
– configure operator network devices for basic connectivity,
– compare network services for home, enterprise and operator networks.
Basic sources and literature
- Comer, D.: Internetworking with TCP/IP, Vol 1 (6th Edition), ISBN-10: 013608530X, 2013, Addison-Wesley.
- Tannenbaum, A.S.: Computer networks, 5th ed., international ed., ISBN 978-0-13-255317-9, 2011, Pearson.
- Stallings, W.: Data and computer communications, 10th ed., ISBN 978-0-13-350648-8, 2013, Pearson.
- Fall, K. R., Stevens, W. R.: TCP/IP illustrated. Vol. 1, The protocols, 2nd ed., ISBN 978-0-321-33631-6, 2012, Addison-Wesley.
- Članki, objavljenih v revijah, npr. / Articles published in magazines, i.e.: IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, http://www.comsoc.org/livepubs/surveys/index.html
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