557 - IP Networking in Practice
| Reader: | Prof. Dr. Károly Farkas |
| Assistant: | Christos Tsiaras |
| Lecture: | Fridays, 10.15-11.00, first one at 24.02.2012 |
| Exercises: | Fridays, 11.15-13.00, first one at 24.02.2012 |
| Location: | BIN 1.D.12 (Lectures and Exercises) |
| Exam: | June 1, 2012, 10.15 - 13.00, room BIN 1.D.12 |
| AP (ECTS): | 4 (including a mark) |
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Content
In this course, students will learn the practical skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking. They will base on the knowledge of layers of communications in data networks practical experiences with the TCP/IP layering model. Students will learn to design small IP networks, how to select the appropriate IPv4 address ranges, calculate the addresses to be assigned, and apply the required subnet masks. They will learn how to build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches, how to employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices. Moreover, students will learn to analyze the operations and feature of the transport and network layer protocols and services, and detect and troubleshoot inappropriate working. This is complemented by using networking utilities and tools, such as the Packet Tracer network simulator and the Wireshark network analyzer, to explore networking protocols and concepts in a running system. These tools will help students develop an understanding of how data flows in a network. Moreover, they will learn to use the Cisco CLI (Command Line Interface) commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification.
Prerequisites
The content of the lecture on "Communication Systems" is beneficial.
Course Material
- After registration - handled by the course reader - the course material is accessible via the Cisco on-line e-learning system (http://cisco.netacad.net).
In Term Requirements
- Attending the lectures and the exercises is MANDATORY!!!
- Self-preparation is required at home for the exercises
- Completing the chapter assessments of the course material is MANDATORY!!!
- Maximum 2 missed exercises/chapter assessments can be made up during the semester after discussing the arrangement of extra timeslots in advance with the course reader
Examination
An electronic written exam will be scheduled containing a theoretical and a practical part. The final grade is based on the weighted performance showed in the chapter tests and the written exam (20% chapter tests, 40% written exam - theoretical part, 40% written exam - practical part).
The exam date is: 1 June, 2012, 10.15 - 13.00, room BIN 1.D.12