prof. Dr. Ing. Zdeněk Kolka

Department of Radioengineering (UREL)

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.

Basic knowledge of mathematics (probability theory) and information theory (Shannon theorem, errors in the transmission, coding) is requested.

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KUROSE, J. F., ROSS, K.W.,Computer Networking, 6th edition. USA:Pearson, 2012 (EN)

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.

Computer exercises (25 points), laboratory exercises (15 points), final exam (60 points).

English

Not applicable.

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).

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.

Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

• Programme EEKR-MN Master's

  branch MN-BEI , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, optional interdisciplinary
  branch MN-EST , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory
  branch MN-MEL , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, optional interdisciplinary
  branch MN-EEN , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, optional interdisciplinary
  

13 hours, compulsory

prof. Dr. Ing. Zdeněk Kolka

eLearning: currently opened course