Data Communication II

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe and evaluate hierarchical converged network designs
• Describe and apply technologies within switched networks that benefit security, scalability and redundancy
• Configure and implement switches and routers in local area networks using technologies for both IPv4 and IPv6
• Configure and implement technologies for both static and dynamic routing of IPv4 and IPv6
• Configure and implement technologies that enable wireless communication on small and medium sized local networks, and apply and implement security methods to strengthen the protection of wireless networks
• Explain and apply methods for monitoring networks, and demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of QoS linked to this
• Describe and apply methods for testing devices, connections and security solutions within local networks
• Perform troubleshooting of  both isolated wireless networks and integrated wired and wireless local area networks

The course deals with advanced switching and routing technology and their applications within small and medium sized local networks, where both static and dynamic routing concepts are included. Great emphasis is placed on the design of scalable and sustainable networks where redundancy, aggregation and security are central concepts. Furthermore, the course addresses the basics of modern wireless technology (WLAN technology) on local area networks, its functions, devices and applications.

IT security and testing are concepts that run through the entire course and that recur within all parts of the course. The course deals with threats that are conceivable, how we can identify and mitigate / limit the effect of these, and how we are able to test and verify that we have reached the degree of security that was the goal.

Network laboratory, 3.5 credits
Written exam, 2 credits
Oral and practical presentation of laboratory work, 2 credits

The Swedish grades U–G.