Course detail

Hardware computer networks

FEKT-BHWSAcad. year: 2010/2011

Basic principles of packet routing in data networks. Characteristics of the Distance-Vector and Link-State routing protocols. Internal router architectures. Quality of Service support mechanisms for data networks and their implementation in active network elements.
Technology of ATM – synchronous and asynchronous multiplexing, virtual connections. ATM cell – description and structure. Traffic and QoS parameters. Service classes – CBT, VBR, ABR, UBR. ATM reference model – functions of physical, ATM and ATM adaptation (AAL1, AAL2, AAL3/4, AAL5) layers. Circuit Emulation Services and LAN Emulation.
Technology of switching. Hierarchical division of data networks and typical switch architectures for each level. Properties of packet switches (internal blocking, output port contention, Head-of-Line Blocking, Multicasting). Time division switches (architectures with shared medium and shared memory). Space division switches (Crossbar switch, fully interconnected architecture, Knockout switch, Banyan and Clos network, architectures with recirculation paths, multilayer architectures. Buffering – structures with input, output and shared buffers. Other buffering techniques – input-output buffering, buffering at switching nodes, buffering at recirculation paths, virtual output queuing. Cell selection algorithms – FIFO, FIFO with windowing, VOQ, PIM, iRRM, iSLIP, DRRM, MUCFA. Packet switches with shared memory – linked list FIFO queues and Time-Space-Time based solutions. Multicast Shared-Memory Switches – cell copy and address copy.
Spread spectrum technologies – FHSS and DSSS. WLAN standards - 802.11, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g. Access points – characteristics, functions, operation modes. Wireless bridges – characteristics, functions, operation modes. Wireless network interface cards – characteristics, functions, types. Communication in WLAN – beacon, authentication methods (Open System authentication and Shared Key authentication). Service sets. WLAN frame types. Access control – DCF, PCF. Interframe spaces – SIFS, PIFS, DIFS. The communication process in WLAN. Access control using RTS/CTS frames. Power control.
Wireless Personal Area Networks: 802.15, Bluetooth. Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks: 802.16, WiMAX.
Introduction into Quality of Service support in data networks: packet classification, marking and metering, packet scheduling - queue management. DiffServ domain.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Overview of the internal architecture, control mechanisms, protocols, basic configuration procedures and the possibilities of usage of modern network elements.

Prerequisites

Attendance of obligatory subjects Data communications and Network Architecture.

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

1) Packet routing, Routing protocols
2) Internal router architectures
3) ATM I - basic principles, virtual connections, ATM cell, service classes
4) ATM II - reference model, Circuit Emulation Services, LAN Emulation
5) Switching nodes I - basic principles
6) Switching nodes II - classification, basic types
7) Switching nodes III - buffers
8) Switching nodes IV - frame selection algorithms
9) Switching nodes V - detailed description of the most common architectures
10) Wireless local area networks I - basic principles
11) Wireless local area networks II - communication process
12) Wireless Personal Area Networks - WPAN and Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks - WMAN

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Get students familiar with the components, internal mechanisms and the most-important control protocols of fixed and wireless networks.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch B-TLI , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

ATM - basic principles, virtual connections, ATM cell, service classes
ATM - reference model, Circuit Emulation Services, LAN emulation
Packet switches - basic principles
Packet switches - categories, basic types
Packet switches - buffering techniques
Packet switches - packet selection algorithms
Packet switches - detailed description of the most common internal architectures
Wireless LANs - basic principles
Wireless LANs - communication processes

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

TCP/UDP protocols
The IGMP protocol
Network Simulator 2
The RIP routing protocol
The OSPF routing protocol
Replaces
Configuration of the LightStream 1010 switch
Configuration of the Catalyst 5000 switch
Acsess control using Acess Control Lists
The ARP protocol
Replaces