Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 42,0 PL + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911233.
Lecturer
- Gabriel Pereira Pires (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
At the end of this module the students should be able to 1) understand network architectures and data-link and routing
protocols; 2)Configure switching and routing equipment for Ethernet local networks and debugging; 3) Design networks based on Etherenet tecnhnology.
Program
1 - Layer architectures;
2 - Data transmission;
3 - Data-link Layer;
4 - Methods for Medium Access Control (CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA);
5 - Network layer: ICMP, ARP, IPv4 addressing;
6 - Switching protocols: 802.1d, 802.1p,802.1q;
7 - Routing protocols: RIP;
8 - Inter-VLAN routing;
9 - Case studies implementation
Evaluation Methodology
Written test at one of the Exam periods (60%) and Lab works (40%). Minimum pass requirements: A minimum of 40% in the written Test and a minimum of 50% in Lab works. The minimum pass mark is 10 out of 20.
Bibliography
- Forouzan, B. (2006). Data Communications and Networking. McGraw-Hill: McGraw-Hill
- Halsall, F. (1996). Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. Addison Wesley: Addison Wesley
- Véstias, M. (2009). Redes Cisco para Profissionais. Lisboa: FCA - Editora Informática
Teaching Method
Lectures, practical exercises and lab experiments
Software used in class
Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark
