557 - IP Networking Fundamentals - Theory and Practice
| Reader: | Prof. Dr. Károly Farkas |
| Assistant: | Christos Tsiaras |
| Lecture: | Fridays, 10.15-12.00, first one at 23.09.2011 |
| Exercises: | Thursdays 10.15-12.00, first one at 29.09.2011 |
| Location: | BIN 2.A.06/10 (Lectures), BIN 1.D.12 (Exercises) |
| Exam: | December 22, 2011, 10.15 - 12.00, room RAI-F-041 (Rämistrasse 74) |
| AP (ECTS): | 6 (including a mark) |
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Goals
The main goal of this course is to introduce the fundamental networking concepts and technologies. The course materials will assist in developing the skills necessary to plan and implement small IP networks across a range of applications.
Content
In this course, students will learn both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking. They will learn the layers of communications in data networks via 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.
In the practical part of the course, students will gain experience using networking utilities and tools, such as Packet Tracer network simulator and Wireshark network analyzer, to explore networking protocols and concepts. These tools will help students develop an understanding of how data flows in a network. Moreover, they will learn to use 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 is optional, however self-preparation is required
- Attending the exercises is MANDATORY!!!
- 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
A written exam will be scheduled. The exam date is: 22nd December, 2011, 10.15 - 12.00, room RAI-F-041 (Rämistrasse 74)
Announcements
- 29.11.2011 -
- 27.10.2011 - Lab exercise repetition dates: 16th December and 23rd December, 10.15 - 12.00 (during the lecture timeslot), BIN 1.D.12
- 27.10.2011 - The exam location is CHANGED! The new location/room: RAI-F-041 (Rämistrasse 74)
- 22.09.2011 - NO LECTURE on 21st October and 23rd December!!!
- 22.09.2011 - NO EXERCISES on 20th October!!!