Advanced Internet Technologies

11B0448

Bachelor

German

5.0

irregular

1 semester

TCP/IP-based communication networks no longer have to meet the requirements of data communication alone, but now form the standardized platform for multimedia services and other current applications. This leads to significantly increased requirements that modern TCP/IP networks must meet. Building on the Communication Networks module, students can deepen their knowledge of TCP/IP-based networks in this module, e.g. on advanced concepts for local networks, routing protocols or the application of security aspects to network elements. Other topics include fundamental aspects for assessing different wide area technologies, network management concepts and an introduction to various advanced aspects of modern TCP/IP-based networks.

1. in-depth study of current concepts for local networks (advanced switching and VLAN concepts)
2. redundancy concepts for local networks (Spanning Tree Protocol, HSRP, Etherchannel)
3. in-depth study of dynamic routing protocols (scaling aspects, in-depth study of OSPF and multi-area OSPF, EIGRP)
4. network security and layer 2 security
5. wireless LAN
6. technologies for wide area networks
7. introduction to basic aspects of network management
8. introduction to more advanced aspects of TCP/IP-based networks (e.g. quality of service support (QoS), virtualization)

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• oral exam

• Field work / Experimental work

Students expand their knowledge of advanced aspects of TCP/IP-based networks and basic knowledge of technologies for wide area networks and the use of network management protocols. For example, they will be able to classify and explain concepts for quality of service support in IP-based networks, basic aspects of network security and current developments in the field of network technology.

Students have in-depth knowledge of the use of switching technologies in local networks and of current concepts of VLANs and the associated protocols for implementing redundant and scalable networks. They deepen their knowledge of dynamic routing protocols and can explain advanced routing concepts and the associated protocols, such as OSPF and EIGRP, in detail. They also deepen their knowledge of selected security aspects, such as access control lists, and are able to apply these.

Students understand more advanced concepts of TCP/IP-based networks and can apply their knowledge in practice to plan, implement and configure such concepts. They are able to compare and evaluate different concepts, protocols and network components with regard to their suitability for different areas of application (e.g. with regard to redundancy, quality of service and security requirements) and select suitable ones.

Students are able to plan TCP/IP-based networks taking into account advanced concepts, protocols and technologies and to configure the associated network elements of IP-based networks accordingly. In particular, they will be able to plan redundant and scalable local networks and select suitable wide area networks to connect them. They will also be able to analyze corresponding communication processes in a structured manner and identify and rectify possible error states in networks.

Students master the specific terminology of the areas covered and are able to present and discuss technical communication processes in a structured and precise manner. 

• Roer, Peter

• Roer, Peter
• Timmer, Gerald
• Scheerhorn, Alfred