Local Area Networks
Course Description
Definition of a local area network. Protocol architecture and LAN topologies. Multiple mediumaccessinlocalareanetworks.Multipleaccesscontrol.Standardsofphysicallayerin local area networks. Networking devices in LAN. LAN internetworking. Virtual LANs. Security in local area networks. Local area network management. LAN performance. Internetworking between LANs and public networks. Software-Defined Networking.
WLAN planning.
Learning Outcomes
- define the basic concepts of LANs
- estimate the important parameters of local area networks (LANs
- solve the problem in LANs
- categorize existing ideas and give a new solutio
- compare of quality of solutions
- Create simple wireless LAN.
Forms of Teaching
Lectures
Lectures are held weekly (2 hours).
LaboratoryLaboratory exercises are performed in three periods. Lab. exercises: 1. Linux OS - networking 2. Virtual LANs (VLANs) - Cisco tool Packet Tracer 3. Wireless LANs (WLANs)
Grading Method
Continuous Assessment | Exam | |||||
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Type | Threshold | Percent of Grade | Threshold | Percent of Grade | ||
Laboratory Exercises | 32 % | 25 % | 32 % | 25 % | ||
Exam: Written | 50 % | 50 % | ||||
Exam: Oral | 25 % |
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Week by Week Schedule
- Introduction to Local Area Networks (LANs)
- Data Link Layer (DLL); Logical Link Control (LLC) sublayer
- Data Link Layer (DLL); Medium Access Control (MAC) sublayer
- 100 Mbit Ethernet (100-BASE)
- 1 Gbit and 10 Gbit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.2ae)
- Connecting LANs
- Switches (switching and routing)
- Midterm exam
- Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Wireless LANs (WLANs)
- Wireless LANs (WLANs)
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- Software-Defined Networks (SDN)
- Final exam
Study Programmes
University undergraduate
[FER3-EN] Computing - study
Elective Courses
(6. semester)
[FER3-EN] Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - study
Elective Courses
(6. semester)
Literature
(.), M.S. Gast, 802.11 Wireless Networks, O'Reilly, 2005.,
(.), B. Hartpence, Packet Guide to Routing and Switching, O'Reilly,2011.,
(.), C.E. Spurgeon, J. Zimmerman, Ethernet - The Definitive Guide, O'Reilly,2014.,
For students
General
ID 223356
Summer semester
5 ECTS
L1 English Level
L1 e-Learning
30 Lectures
0 Seminar
0 Exercises
15 Laboratory exercises
0 Project laboratory
Grading System
85 Excellent
75 Very Good
65 Good
40 Sufficient