Computer network architectures and protocols

Syllabus

Classes

• No classes in this semester

Requirements

for signature (INJK711L)

• maximum number of absences: 3
• late arrival (more than 20 minutes) means absent from class
• 2 midterm tests (+1 retake) during the semester
• to pass a test: reaching at least 50%
• if a test failed: retake necessary with extra conditions

for grade (INJK711-K5)

• at least 50% on written exam
• the average of the practical tests and the exam determines the final grade

Lecture slides

(Latest version: 04 Sep 2017)

Practical slides

(Latest version: 04 Sep 2017)

Exercises

(Latest version: 02 Feb 2016)

(Final) exam sample (for only Business Informatics)

Linux live DVD

• Knoppix DVD image

Configuration files

• protocols
• services
• inetd.conf
• hosts.allow
• hosts.deny
• hosts
• nsswitch.conf
• resolv.conf
• named.hosts

Accessories

• Special expressions, phrases, abbreviations and terms
• Layered communication with encapsulation
• Encapsulation in wire
• Hub
• Switch
• Binary number system
• How the Ethernet works
• Practising IP addressing
• Dijkstra algorithm
• How the ARP works
• E-mail
• Network setup & commands

Socket programming

• Socket.pdf
• UDP server
• UDP client
• TCP server
• TCP client

Readings:

• Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall: Computer networks (Pearson, 2011)

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Updated: 04/09/2017