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This course provides an outlook on communication systems and a knowledge basis about computer networks. The functionalities and applications of local and geographical area networks are described as well as the solution for their interconnection. Network services are introduced and described along with their application to the Internet Network |
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Base computer science knowledge, ability to develop C code |
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After attending this course a student should be able to:
- Understand and use the technical terminology and method related to the topics of the course
- Analyse an existing project of a local o geographical network as well as to define the requirements for designing a new one
- design simple network configurations and software applications |
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Services provided by computer networks
Telecommunication concepts and signal theory
Communication architectures, levels, protocols, interfaces; the ISO/OSI model and the TCP/IP architecture
Topology and transmission channels
Copper wires and optical fibre
Physical level coding and modems
Structured wiring systems
Public networks, multiplexing and the evolution of packet switching networks, ATM
Local Networks, the MAC sub-layer, Ethernet and IEEE 802.3, Token Ring and FDDI
Internetworking principles
Interconnection of local networks with bridges and switches
Wireless Local Area Networks and Virtual Local Area Networks
Routing, Layer 3 addresses, the IP protocols, the ARP protocol
The Transport layer, the Berkley Socket
The application layer in TCP/IP
Remote Management of network devices, the SNMP protocol (working principles and outline)
Electronic mail: message format (RFC822 and MIME); message transfer (SMTP, POP3, and IMAP principles)
News and hints to the NTTP protocol
The World Wide Web, the HTTP protocol and the browser
Introduction to the development of interactive services: the Common Gateway Interface (CGI), the Java and Javascript languages. |
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Tanenbaum, Andrew S., "Computer networks.", Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional) A must-read, which has been updated many times and provides a wide view on computer networks from transmission issues for the different types of connections to Internet-based applications.
S. Gai, P.L. Montessoro, P. Nicoletti, "Reti locali: dal cablaggio all’internetworking", ed. SSGRR, L’Aquila, 1997, [only available in Italian], A good starting point for Italian-speaking students, this interactive CDROM also contains introductory presentations about many topics, as well as interesting articles, thesis and RFCs |
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Tests are aimed at providing a practical understanding of the theoretical principles addressed in the frame of the whole course.
1. Network services and architecture
2. The Physical Layer
3. The Data-Link layer
4. The Network Layer
5. The Transport Layer
6. The Application Layer |
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Professor/Tutor responsible for teaching
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Prof.
Mario Baldi
- Politecnico di Torino (Torino - Italy)
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