1. Basic notions, history of the data networks, classification of the networks.
  2. Layered architecture, network reference models (OSI, TCP/IP, hybrid), intermediate network nodes.
  3. Elements and characteristics of the physical layer. Signal coding and modulation technics. Data network topologies.
  4. Elements and characteristics of the data link layer. Mechanisms of the MAC sublayer.
  5. Static and dynamic channel access: FDM, TDM, ALOHA, slotted ALOHA, CDMA.
  6. LAN communication technologies: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), token ring (IEEE 802.5).
  7. WAN communication technologies: SLIP, PPP, ISDN, ATM, DSL.
  8. IP network protocol: structure of the datagram, addressing system (classes, VLSM, CIDR), datagram switching.
  9. Dual addressing mechanisms: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP.
  10. IP address translation mechanisms: NAT, PAT. IPv6 addressing.
  11. Static and dynamic routing: DV, RIPv1, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, Link-state routing, Dijkstra algorithm, IS-IS, OSPF, Inter-Area OSPF, DR, ABR functions.
  12. Transport layer protocols: segment structures of the UDP and TCP. TCP link management.
  13. Application layer protocols: DNS, FTP, TELNET, HTTP, SMTP, NTP, SNMP, RMON.
  14. Overview of the semester topic and interactive discussion of the problematic subjects.