Networking Laboratory I (5cr)

Objectives

Student becomes familiar with the equipment of a typical wired local area network. After the course, student knows how to do simple Ethernet and IP-level configurations, can do basic performance measurements, and is able to utilize a protocol analyzer to explore and debug the operation of protocols used commonly in today's Internet.The student is capable of implementing a simple local area network from a given network topology. The student understands how common networking protocols and concepts work. The student can analyze and explain the performance and features of the network on a basic level.

Content

Core contentConfiguration of simple networking features on computers running the Linux operating systemIPv4 subnetworking, static routing, DHCP, DNS and NAT. Use of aforementioned technologies is a laboratory environmentImplementing a ready-made network topology in practiceStudying the network performance with standard tools in various setups. Usage of a protocol analyzer (Wireshark)Practice and usage of application and transport layer protocolsDifferences of TCP and UDPComplementary knowledgeConfiguration of simple networks using Cisco networking devices (switches and routers)Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)Planning a network topologySpecialist knowledgeOther application layer protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.)Network simulator GNS3IPv6 addressing

Prerequisites

This course is complementary to the course Computer Networking I, and should be taken in parallel with it. Equivalent knowledge from previous studies is also acceptable. Without prerequisite knowledge it is difficult to complete the laboratory exercises.

Further information

The main focus of this course is the hands-on laboratory sessions, but alternative remote exercises may be provided.The available laboratory works are subject to change each year.All information related to the course can be found in Moodle.Official language for the period II implementation is English.Official language for the period IV implementation is Finnish.