Study Guide

Objectives

The student knows
• structures and operating principles of local networks, as well as the most common protocols related to them
• operating principles of active devices
• operating principles of ethernet-based networks used in industry
• the basics of information security and the possibilities of threats coming through the communication network

The student can
• configure and set network settings for the computer
• connect the computer to the network and test the operation of the network connection
• build a small local area network and protect it from threats coming through the telecommunication system.

Content

Structures of topologies, the basic principles and cabling of local area networks,. the OSI model, frame structures, the functions and features of active devices, the use if IP- addresses, creating subnetworks. The structure and encryption of wireless networks. The principle and use of Profinet and Ethercat networks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic principles of industrial information networks and information security.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of industrial information networks and information security in practice and has the skills to demonstrate his/her knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can independently and extensively apply the issues of industrial information networks and information security in practice and has the ability to demonstrate his/her competence.