In-depth study of how computer networks operate and of the network protocols used on the Internet. A series of twelve simulation exercises demonstrating the operation of networking devices in a virtual laboratory environment. The exercises include network design and device configuration, interconnected in a variety of real-world topologies, in order to study typical cases of LAN interconnection, static and dynamic routing, the main operational characteristics of the routing protocols RIP, OSPF, and BGP, dynamic address assignment via DHCP, the operation of the Domain Name System (DNS), firewalls and Network Address Translation (NAT), as well as the particular features of the IPv6 protocol and its interoperability with IPv4.
- Teacher: Ευστάθιος Συκάς Efstathios Sykas
- Teacher: Κωνσταντίνα Σακκά Ntina Sakka
ects: 4
studyload: theory 0, lab 3
consumers: N/A
modeOfDelivery: oncampus
learningOutcomes: The aim of the course is to provide an in-depth understanding of how computer networks operate and of the network protocols used on the Internet. The student completes a series of 12 exercises in a virtual laboratory environment, through which they gain practical experience in managing and configuring network devices, thereby understanding how they function.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• understand the overall structure and complexity of communication networks, and the Internet in particular
• install and configure network devices (routers and switches)
• design large-scale network topologies
• manage the routing protocols RIP, OSPF, and BGP
• interconnect private networks with the public Internet using Network Address Translation (NAT) and firewalls
• configure transition mechanisms to ensure IPv6 and IPv4 interoperability
• configure basic network services such as DHCP and DNS
• use tools to detect and troubleshoot network faults