Course detail

Modern Network Technologies

FEKT-LMOSAcad. year: 2018/2019

The course makes the students familiar with recent trends in the fields of modern network technologies especially from the viewpoint of control algorithms and mechanisms implemented into communication protocols. The first part of the course provides sufficient mathematical background from queuing theory. It is followed by a detailed analysis of flow-control methods on the data link layer of the OSI/ISO Reference Model. The next part of the lectures is oriented to the control mechanisms implemented in the TCP transport protocol. The last part deals with the topics of Quality of Service support, from basic principles up to implementation details in mobile and wireless networks.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Koton, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, students will have a detailed theoretical and practical overview of flow-control mechanisms on different levels of the OSI/ISO Reference Model. Additionally, they will have formed an overall view of the way quality-of-service support mechanisms used in fixed, wireless and mobile communication networks.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

For work during the course, it is possible to get up to 100 points. Elaborating 10 protocols up to 30 points can be gained during the laboratory exercises. The course is finished by taking a written exam, for which up to 70 points can be obtained.

Course curriculum

1) Queuing theory - mathematical representation
2) Queuing theory – Kendall classification, Markovian system of queue control
3) Qualitative parameters of communication networks
4) Throughput control
5) Flow control and error correction on data link layer
6) Flow control in TCP – introduction
7) Implementation methods of TCP
8) Retransmission time-out and congestion window control in TCP
9) Mechanisms for congestion window control in TCP
10) Quality of Service in communication networks - basic requirements
11) Quality of Service - marking, classification, metering
12) Quality of Service - packet scheduling, active queue management, ECN
13) Support of Quality of Service in wireless networks

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce new principles and methods implemented in modern network technologies. The course is oriented mainly to different aspects of Quality of Service support in packet networks.

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

Attendance at laboratory exercises is compulsory, justified absence in a laboratory exercise can be made up during the credit week after prior arrangement with the instructor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

IEEE Std 802.11e Information technology - Telecommunications and information exchange between systemes - Local and metropolitan area network - Specific requirements - Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications, Amendment 8: Medium Access Control (MAC) Quality of Service Enhancements, IEEE, 2005.
PUŽMANOVÁ R., TCP/IP v kostce, KOPP, 2009, ISBN 978-80-7232-388-3 (CS)
STALLINGS, W. High-speed networks and internet Performance and Quality of Service, Prentice Hall, 2002
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS); Stage 2, Release 7, 3GPP, 23.228, V7.9.0, 2007.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective interdisciplinary
    branch ML-TIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective interdisciplinary
    branch ML-TIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme IBEP-VY Master's

    branch VY-IBP , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Koton, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1) Queuing theory - mathematical representation
2) Queuing theory – Kendall classification, Markovian system of queue control
3) Qualitative parameters of communication networks
4) Throughput control
5) Flow control and error correction on data link layer
6) Flow control in TCP – introduction
7) Implementation methods of TCP
8) Retransmission time-out and congestion window control in TCP
9) Mechanisms for congestion window control in TCP
10) Quality of Service in communication networks - basic requirements
11) Quality of Service - marking, classification, metering
12) Quality of Service - packet scheduling, active queue management, ECN
13) Support of Quality of Service in wireless networks

Laboratory exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Ondřej Krajsa, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Queue theory – basic types of queues, the use of Matlab SimEvents
Matlab SimEvents – design and analysis of simple network
Mikrotik – basic configuration, router management
Mikrotik – Quality of Service - Simple Queues, Queue Tree