Telecommunication networks

Course title: Telecommunication networks

Code: FEIT10Z014

Number of credits (ECTS): 6

Weekly number of classes: 3+1+1+0

Prerequisite for enrollment of the subject: Passed: Random signals and theory of informations, Taken course: Switching and routing

Course goals/Competences: Understanding the concept of telecommunications networking and various types of telecommunication networks. Introduction to basic networking protocols in modern telecommunication networks. Analysis of network scenarios and their optimization. Network dimensioning.

Total available number of classes: 180

Curriculum: Introduction. Telecommunications networks elements. Classifications and services. Network concepts. Layered architecture. Switching architectures. Access networks and techniques.Multiple access techniques (static, random, controlled, spectrum expanding etc.). Data networks (LAN, WAN etc.). Broadband networks (ATM, SDH, ADSL, IP, MPLS etc.). Internet. Internetworking. IWU. Routing. Network protocols and signaling. Transport protocols. Control mechanisms. Advanced network architectures. QoS mechanisms. Security aspects. Possible infrastructures and coexistence of wired and wireless networks. Network management.

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