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Hardware computer networks
FEKT-CHWSAcad. year: 2017/2018
In the introductory part of this course, the principles of routing in packet networks are discussed. The key properties of the distance vector and link-state routing protocols are analyzed. Subsequently, the mechanisms ensuring the Quality-of-Service in data networks and possible implementations of these mechanisms in active network elements designed for wired and wireless data communication are discussed. Based on the hierarchical network division, the switching nodes operating on individual layers are described in more detail. The properties of switching nodes using time division multiplex and space channel division are given. The issue of inner blocking, output port competition, queue blocking, multicast transfer, and cell selection algorithms are discussed.
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2) Routing protocols: RIP, OSPF
3) Inner architecture of routers
4) ATM technology – basic principles, ATM cell, service classes
5) Switching nodes - basic principles
6) Switching nodes - classification, basic types
7) Switching nodes – buffers
8) Switching nodes - frame selection algorithms
9) Switching nodes - detailed description of the most common architectures
10) Wireless local area networks - basic principles
11) Wireless local area networks - communication process
12) Wireless Personal Area Networks - WPAN and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks – WMAN
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Basic literature
KESHAV S. An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking. Addison-Wesley, 1997.
KOTON, J. Hardware of Computer Networks for Joint Teaching Programme of BUT and VSB- TUO. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 2014. s. 1-158. ISBN: 978-80-214-5068- 4.
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Software components of networks.
Hardware support for communication protocols.
Network architectures with switching at Data Link Layer
Network interface of computers: types, configuration, programming.
Switch architectures. Switch configuration.
Router architectures. Router configuration.
Hardware for file servers, printer servers, application servers, and Internet servers.
The 802.11a, 802.11b ang 802.11g technologies
Access control in wireless LANs
Security in wireless LANs
Computer network analyzers.
Hardware and software tools for network administration.
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Hub and switch.
Switch configuration.
Hardware for file servers, printer servers, application servers, and Internet servers.
Computer network analyzers.