italian version

Aims :

The goal of this course is to teach the fundamental concepts and principles in embedded and computer networks and how to apply those concepts. The course will present various aspects of networking, with an emphasis on data link protocol, routing, flow and congestion control and application level protocols such as peer-to-peer.

Topics :

The course will introduce to the fundamental concepts and principles of data networks: types, topology, taxonomy and layered architecture. Physical layer: channel coding and synchronization. Data link layer: error detection and correction, such as linear codes, Hamming codes, parity bit and CRC, flow control and retransmission. Broadcast network: static and dynamic bandwidth allocation. Media access control protocol: with collision (ALOHA, CSMA), collision avoidance, token based and limited collision. Ethernet and wireless LAN protocols. Link layer protocol: LAN interconnection, bridge and switches. Network layer: static routing, such as shortest path routing and flooding, dynamic routing, such as distance vector routing and link state routing. Flow and congestion control at network level. Internet protocol: IP. Transport protocol: initialization and release of a connection. Internet protocol: TCP/UDP. Fundamentals on session and presentation layers. Application layer in Internet: dns, smtp and http. Network protocol for embedded systems: CAN, FlexRay, LIN.

Textbooks :

Andrew S. Tanenbaum - Reti di Computer - Prentice Hall International (Gruppo Editoriale Jackson).

Exam :

Written and oral exams.

Tutorial Session :

Tutorial Session : Friday 10.30-12.30