HE1033 Communication Networks 7.0 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

• Subject area

  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

The course is focused on principles, functions and structures for communication networks with an emphasis on the data link, network and transport levels in the model for communication between open systems.

After completing the course the participants should be able to

• explain the common models for data communication between open systems;
• solve problems related to flow control and retransmission according to "stop-and-wait", "go-back-N" and "selective reject" for data links;
• explain different access methods in local area networks (wired and wireless);
• explain methods for multiplexing in transmission networks
• explain the differences between networks based on datagrams, virtual circuits and circuit switched networks;
• dimension transmissions networks and circuit switched networks using basic traffic theory;
• explain functions realized in IPv4 and IPv6
• explain addressing in IP network and algorithms and protocols for routing
• apply addressing and routing in IP networks
• Explain the main functions in transport protocols, especially TCP
• Describe protocols and systems for monitoring of control of devices in buildings and homes

Course main content

• Layered architectures of protocols and networks. The OSI model and the Internet protocols.
• Principles for flow control and error control on the data link level; link utilization
• Access methods in wireline and wireless local area networks and cellular wireless networks
• Local area networks standardization, protocols and configuration
• Networking principles: circuit switching, packet switching and virtual circuits
• Dimensioning of transmission networks
• Networking addressing using IPv4 and IPv6
• Algorithms and protocols for routing in IP networks
• Transport protocols: ports, flow control, error control and retransmissions, connection states
• Protocols and systems for monitoring and control of devices and
• Virtual circuit networks: cell-based networks, frame relay  functions in buildings and homes

Eligibility

Basic knowledge in mathematics and digital electronics.

Literature

Will be announced later

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratories, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Passed written exam (TEN1, 4p), grades A-F
Passed lab assignments (LAB1 3p), grades pass or fail
Total grades A-F

Offered by

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Examiner

Thomas Lind <thomas.lindh@sth.kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 11.