The students

• understand the main reference models (ISO and TCP/IP).
• can independently solve problems of the data link layer, explain the protocols of the TCP/IP stack and examples of network applications, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the individual protocols.

• ILV Angewandte Mathematik 1, 1. Semester (3,5 SWS, 5 ECTS Credits)
• ILV Elektronische & Physikalische Grundlagen, 1. Semester (4 SWS, 5 ECTS Credits)

The module covers the following main topics:

• ISO/OSI 7-layer model
• TCP/IP reference model
• Coding
• Transfer methods
• Error detection
• Flow control
• High Level Data Link Control
• PPP
• IP addresses
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Binding of protocol addresses (ARP)
• Internet Protocol (IPv4)
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http)
• Email protocols (POP, IMAP4, SMP)

The following literature is used in the module:

• A. Badach, E. Hoffmann: "Technik der IP-Netze", Hanser Verlag, 2019;
• D. Comer: "Computer Networks and the Internet", Prentice Hall, 2004;
• D. Comer: "Internetworking with TCP/IP", Prentice Hall, 2013;
• W. Dankmeier: "Coding", Vieweg, 2017;
• G. Lienemann: "TCP/IP Grundlagen", Heise Verlag, 2013;
• D. Lochmann: "Digitale Nachrichtentechnik", Technik Verlag, 2002;
• A. Tanenbaum: "Computer Networks", Pearson, 2012;

• Lecture,
• Moderated laboratory exercises & group work

Integrated module which is continuously assessed:

• Laboratory
• Written partial examinations