Course Details for A.Y. 2014/2015

Course Objectives

The goal of this module is to provide the fundamental set of concepts, techniques and standards that relate to current and future fixed and mobile telecommunication networks. On successful completion of this module, the student should obtain a fairly complete vision of converged networks providing data, voice, video, and multimedia services. As an option, can focus on selected topics carrying out suited project works.

Course Content

• Topics of the module include: Data-link level security methods. Virtual LANs (VLAN). VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) and its derivatives. Inter-VLAN routing. Basic concept and configuration of Wireless LANs (WLAN) based on IEEE 802.11 IGP routing protocols: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF. WAN protocols: xDSL, PON FTTx, Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS. Metro Ethernet networks. IPTV service deployment. Convergence of the traditional phone network on the IP network. 3G and 4G mobile networks: UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, SON (Self-Organizing Networks).

Prerequisites and Learning Activities

Telecommunication networks I

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Oral exam and, eventually, discussion of a project work.

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