Course detail

Practical exercises in information networks

FEKT-CPISAcad. year: 2011/2012

The subject is oriented to practical applications of passive and active nework components. Gives an overview of connector and cable types used in computer networks and an introduction to the prblematics of connectoring. The second part of the subject is oriented to basic types of active network components including installation and configuration of common network interfaces, hubs, switches and routers.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karol Molnár, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

With completion of the subject students acquire basic overview about passive and active network elements and about thier advantages and disadvantages. They also acquire practical experience incuding connectoring network cables and installation of network interfaces and components.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school education level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Introduction to data networks
Cable termination in the horizontal and vertical section
Cable termination in the work area
Firewall configuration
Modem and network interface card configuration
Switch configuration
Router configuration
Network traffic analysis
Network services I - FTP server installation and configuration
Network services II - WWW server installation and configuration
Network services III - Terminal access configuration
Reserve
Final test

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to provide basic introduction to problematics of information networks. The subject is oriented to practical exercises about using passive and active network elements and installation and configuration of network interfaces and active network components.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Microsoft Corporation: Základy sítí, Computer Press, 1999
THOMAS, R., M.: Lokální počítačové sítě, Computer Press, Praha, 1996

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-TLI , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised
    branch BC-AMT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised
    branch BC-SEE , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised
    branch BC-MET , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised
    branch BC-EST , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karol Molnár, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction
Connectoring metalic cables - horizontal section
Connectoring metalic cables - vertical section
Modem installation and configuration
Network interface card installation and configuration
Switch management - virtual LAN
Router management - static routing
The FTP service
The Observer software protocol analyzer
Configuration of the Apache WWW server
Remote access
Reserved
Final test