CTU FEE Moodle
Computer and Communication Networks
B241 - Winter 2024/2025
Computer and Communication Networks - BE5B32PKS
Credits | 6 |
Semesters | Winter |
Completion | Assessment + Examination |
Language of teaching | English |
Extent of teaching | 2P + 2C |
Annotation
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with current trends in the switched local networks and the key functions of routing protocols in IP networks. The course is aimed rather primarily practically then theoretically.
Study targets
The students will master a design of the small scale data networks including a basic security measures.
Course outlines
1. Introduction. Basic concepts, historical overview.
2. Methods of communication, layered models, networks topologies.
3. Application protocols - socket, web, telnet.
4. Transport protocols - TCP, UDP. Securing L4 - TLS.
5. Network addresses -- principles, versions, assignment, translations.
6. Domain Name System - DNS.
7. E-mail - basic principles and protocols.
8. Routing in data networks. AS. Routing principles.
9. Local network. Network devices.
10. Virtualization in data networks.
11. Cryptography and public key infrastructure.
12. Accessing the Internet.
13. Security in LAN - Ethernet, Spanning tree.
14. Basic concepts of network administration.
2. Methods of communication, layered models, networks topologies.
3. Application protocols - socket, web, telnet.
4. Transport protocols - TCP, UDP. Securing L4 - TLS.
5. Network addresses -- principles, versions, assignment, translations.
6. Domain Name System - DNS.
7. E-mail - basic principles and protocols.
8. Routing in data networks. AS. Routing principles.
9. Local network. Network devices.
10. Virtualization in data networks.
11. Cryptography and public key infrastructure.
12. Accessing the Internet.
13. Security in LAN - Ethernet, Spanning tree.
14. Basic concepts of network administration.
Exercises outlines
1. Preliminary exercises, health and safety, assessment conditions.
2. Get familiar with the lab. Network diagnostic tools.
3. The basics of configuration and control of Cisco routers.
4. Lab: Wireshark; TCP, UDP analysis.
5. IP addressing. Project definition.
6. Lab: Domain Name System.
7. Lab: E-mail.
8. Lab: Routing.
9. Lab: DHCP and NAT.
10. Lab: Virtual LAN.
11. Lab: Cryptography.
12. Lab: ADSL router.
13. Project consultations. The compensatory exercise.
14. Assessment.
2. Get familiar with the lab. Network diagnostic tools.
3. The basics of configuration and control of Cisco routers.
4. Lab: Wireshark; TCP, UDP analysis.
5. IP addressing. Project definition.
6. Lab: Domain Name System.
7. Lab: E-mail.
8. Lab: Routing.
9. Lab: DHCP and NAT.
10. Lab: Virtual LAN.
11. Lab: Cryptography.
12. Lab: ADSL router.
13. Project consultations. The compensatory exercise.
14. Assessment.
Literature
- Tanenbaum, A.S.: Computer Networks, Prentice Hall PTR; 4 edition(August 19, 2002), ISBN: 978-0130661029
- Kurose, J.F., Ross, K.W.: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition), ISBN: 978-0321227355
- DOYLE, Jeff, DEHAVEN, Jennifer. Routing TCP/IP. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2001. 945 s.
- SEIFERT, Rich. The Switch Book : The Complete Guide to LAN Switching technology. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2000. 698 s. ISBN 0-471-34586-5.
- SPURGEON, Charles E. Ethernet : The Definitive guide. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2000. 498 s. ISBN 1-56592-660-9.
- Kurose, J.F., Ross, K.W.: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition), ISBN: 978-0321227355
- DOYLE, Jeff, DEHAVEN, Jennifer. Routing TCP/IP. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2001. 945 s.
- SEIFERT, Rich. The Switch Book : The Complete Guide to LAN Switching technology. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2000. 698 s. ISBN 0-471-34586-5.
- SPURGEON, Charles E. Ethernet : The Definitive guide. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2000. 498 s. ISBN 1-56592-660-9.
Requirements
Students have to successfully elaborate practical exercises The subject will be evaluated as per term average of all mini tests (40 %) + exam (60 %)