Course detail
Hardware of Computer Networks
FEKT-XPC-HWSAcad. year: 2024/2025
The course deals with the description and importance of the required hardware and selected protocols used for service and management of wired and wireless data networks. Following the hierarchical division of a network, switching nodes designed for individual hierarchical levels are described in more detail. The inner structure of the switch and router is described in more detail and also the operations performed on the data units are discussed. The issues of inner blocking, output port competition, queue blocking, multicast transfer, and cell selection algorithms are discussed. The key-properties of selected distance vector and link-state routing protocols are analyzed. Finally, the mechanisms ensuring quality of service in data networks and possible implementation of these mechanisms in switching nodes, and techniques ensuring the security and protection of the data network are also discussed.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
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.
Aims
After completing the course, students will have the necessary knowledge and be able to describe the principles and inner architecture of active elements used in communication networks, to describe the control mechanisms and protocols, and be familiar with the basic setup and use of current network elements.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
MOLNÁR, K. Hardware počítačových sítí, Skriptum VUT, 2012, ISBN 978-80-214-4449-2, 157 stran (CS)
Recommended reading
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's
specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective - Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-EAK Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Passive components of communication networks
3. Hierarchical division of a network, properties of the switching nodes according to their hierarchical level
4. Addressing, basics of routing in data networks
5. Inner architecture of the switch and router
6. Operations done by switch while processing frames
7. Operations done by router while processing packets
8. Data traffic classification, the importance and definition of queuing systems in active nodes
9. Firewalls, data traffic control, network infrastructure protection
10. Hardware of wireless local area networks and communication procedure
11. Wireless networks and standards for WPAN and WMAN
12. Tools for configuration and maintenance of the network
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Bridging/Switching
3. Dynamic routing – RIP
4. Dynamic routing – OSPF
5. Definition of secure access rules
6. IP tunnel, VPN
7. QoS mechanisms
8. Realization of wireless LAN
9. Tools for data network administration, remote maintenance
10. Project – data network design
11. Compensatory exercise
12. Final test
Elearning