NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES

Course objectives

This course presents the basic concepts, protocols and architectures of the current network infrastructures. Specific attention is given to the broadband access, the optical backbone and the next-generation wireless networks. Furthermore, main technologies leading to the QoS support in a network infrastructure are described. Expected learning results At the end of the course the students will have competences in technologies and network infrastructures presented in the course like: xDSL, PON, LTE, 5G, SDH, OTN, SDN. Moreover, they will be able to configure and analyze an IP based network by using the Netkit tool. Specific projects carried out during the course will allow the students to apply their knowledge to innovative network scenarios and applications.

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MARCO POLVERINI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Review on TCP/IP networks, LAN/MAN technologies [1h] Network architectures and functional areas [1h] Digital channels and switching hierarchies [1h] Wired and wireless access networks • Copper based broadband access networks [5h] • ADSL and VDSL, networking solution [5h] • Fiber based: PON and relevant extensions [3h] • Multihop/3G/4G wireless data [1h] • Wi-xx family [2h] • 4G cellular systems: LTE [5h] • Evolution towards 5G [1h] Core network and network management (25 hours) - Introduction to Optical Networks [4h] - WDM network elements [2h] - Management e Control of WDM networks [5h] - Multi Protocol Label Switching [5h] - Segment Routing [5h] - Software Defined Networking [4h] Practical lectures on Kathara • IP addressing [2h] • IP routing [2h] • DNS [2h] • VPN [2h] • Firewall [2h]
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Computer Networking (including IP/TCP suite) and of Telecommunications (digital data transmission).
Books
Slides and scietific papers available at the Course web site and on the Moodle platform
Teaching mode
Teaching activities are divided in theoretical and practical lessons (using Kathara). Blended Learning with on site lectures and online zoom meetings. Attendance to the classes is not mandatory.
Frequency
optional
Exam mode
There are two ways to do the exam. CASE A: two steps; 1) The preparation of a written document describing the results of a project (done during the semester in a group and individually presented to the class); 2) Written open questions on the whole program. CASE B: two steps; 1) An exam done by collecting 3 written homeworks (done during the semester) on Kathara; 2) Written open questions on the whole program; In both cases part 1) is done during the semester and part 2) in the sessions of January/February. In all the other exam sessions the student should 1) do the Kathara as a written exam; 2) answer to two written open questions on the whole program.
Bibliography
Slides and scietific papers available at the Course web site and on the Moodle platform
Lesson mode
Theoretical lessons and practical lab activities
FRANCESCA CUOMO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Review on TCP/IP networks, LAN/MAN technologies [1h] Network architectures and functional areas [1h] Digital channels and switching hierarchies [1h] Wired and wireless access networks • Copper based broadband access networks [5h] • ADSL and VDSL, networking solution [5h] • Fiber based: PON and relevant extensions [3h] • Multihop/3G/4G wireless data [1h] • Wi-xx family [2h] • 4G cellular systems: LTE [5h] • Evolution towards 5G [1h] Core network, security and network management • Optical Networks [5h] • Multi Protocol Label Switching and QoS [3h] • Network control and management (Software Defined Networks and OpenFlow) [5h] • IPv6 [6h] • Segment Routing [3h] • Network Function Virtualization e Service Function Chaining [5h] Practical lectures on Kathara • IP addressing [2h] • IP routing [2h] • DNS [2h] • VPN [2h] • Firewall [2h]
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Computer Networking (including IP/TCP suite) and of Telecommunications (digital data transmission).
Books
Lecture slides, book chapters and scientific papers available on Moodle https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=11878 The link is accessible and updated in: https://corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/it/users/francescacuomouniroma1it
Teaching mode
There are classical lectures and practical ones. The lessons will take place using the slides of the course. The practical ones will be performed on the computer using the kathara platform (https://www.kathara.org/)..
Frequency
Attendance of the part dedicated to laboratory exercises is encouraged
Exam mode
The exam is divided two parts; PART 1) An exam done by collecting homeworks (done and evaluated during the semester) on Kathara (gives max 20/30 points); PARTE 2) Two written open questions on the whole program (gives max 10/30 points). In both cases part 1) is done during the semester and part 2) in the sessions of January/February. In all the other exam sessions the student should 1) do the Kathara as a written exam; 2) answer to two written open questions on the whole program. As an alternative instead of PART 1) the students can present a document describing the results of a project (done during the semester in a group and individually presented to the class).
Bibliography
Lucidi del corso, video lezioni e testi ed artcoli disponibili su Moodle https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=11878 Il link viene aggiornato da: https://corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/it/users/francescacuomouniroma1it
Lesson mode
There are classical lectures and practical ones. The lessons will take place using the slides of the course. The practical ones will be performed on the computer using the kathara platform (https://www.kathara.org/)..
  • Lesson code1027171
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CourseCybersecurity
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDING-INF/03
  • CFU6
  • Subject areaAmbito Tecnologico