Local Area Networks

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Lecturers

Prof.
Mislav Grgić
Prof.
Željko Ilić
Prof.
Gordan Šišul

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.

Study Programmes

University undergraduate
[FER3-EN] Computing - study
Elective Courses (6. semester)
[FER3-EN] Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - study
Elective Courses (6. semester)

Learning Outcomes

  1. define the basic concepts of LANs
  2. estimate the important parameters of local area networks (LANs
  3. solve the problem in LANs
  4. categorize existing ideas and give a new solutio
  5. compare of quality of solutions
  6. Create simple wireless LAN.

Forms of Teaching

Lectures

Lectures are held weekly (2 hours).

Laboratory

Laboratory 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
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

  1. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LANs)
  2. Data Link Layer (DLL); Logical Link Control (LLC) sublayer
  3. Data Link Layer (DLL); Medium Access Control (MAC) sublayer
  4. 100 Mbit Ethernet (100-BASE)
  5. 1 Gbit and 10 Gbit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.2ae)
  6. Connecting LANs
  7. Switches (switching and routing)
  8. Midterm exam
  9. Virtual LANs (VLANs)
  10. Virtual LANs (VLANs)
  11. Wireless LANs (WLANs)
  12. Wireless LANs (WLANs)
  13. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  14. Software-Defined Networks (SDN)
  15. Final exam

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

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