Knowledge about telecommunication standardization, various communication protocols, simulation, applying theoretical knowledge in practical exercises on communication protocols and tools for network analysis. Focus onto IP-based Telecommunications, in particular Voice over IP (VoIP) and simulation.

Higher layer communication protocols (above transport layer), protocols for multimedia communication, additional transport protocols, network simulation, practical exercises on communication protocols and network analysis.

First class: Tue., 1.3.2016 at 9:00 a.m. (sharp)

NEW: As announced during the preliminary discussion, starting with SS 2016 the following changes apply to CN2 lecture content, lab assignments and examination method:

• The Lecture part is read between beginning of March and end of April. The lecture closes with a written examination (27.04.2016, registration via TISS starting on 13.04.2016). A questionnaire will be provided mid of April to support preparation for the written lecture examination.

• A positive grade on the lecture part (at least 50% of score) is prerequisite for attending the lab part of the VU. Not passing the lecture part results in a negative grade for the VU CN2 for this semester.

• The laboratory part is done in groups of 2 students and includes three assignments that must be solved and submitted together with a detailed report. Registration for the lab groups uses TISS and will start after the lecture exam has been graded. The score of the lab part is composed of the score on the reports and the score of the final oral examination.

• Lecture and lab score contribute equally to the final grade. Positive score on each, lecture and lab part, is a condition for passing the CN2 VU.

Summary: Written lecture examination, practical laboratory, submission and reports, final oral examination.

Registration required for administrative purposes, max. 48. participants (hard limit). In the case of excess registrations, criteria for admission are (decreasing priority):

• Successfully passed lecture Communication Networks 1
• Completed Bachelor studies, Master student
• CN2 compulsory lecture in selected master study
• Time of registration.

Laboratory group registration is mandatory and handled separately (also by TISS) scheduled for CW 12 (16-22 of March 2014).

Theoretical knowledge of Communication Networks 1 lecture content required, in particular Internet basics, protocols (IP, UDP, TCP) and network architectures. Practical experience with Linux