Computer Networks

(UAntwerp, 2023 - present)

1001WETCON Computer Networks

The course includes a detailed introduction to computer networks in general, and the operation of the Internet specifically. A top-down approach will be used, starting from the application layer down to the link layer. Computer labs are organised where the concepts taught during lectures can be put into practice.

Typical topology




Lab name Materials
Lab0: Introduction to Wireshark, IPMininet, MiniNAM Wireshark, IPMininet, MiniNAM
Lab1: The Application Layer (HTTP, DNS)  
Lab2: Transport Layer Protocols (TCP, UDP)  
Lab3: IPv4 and IPv6 (fragmentation, NAT, radvd)  
Lab4: IP Routing (static, OSPF, BGP)  
Lab5: Single Segment IP Networks - LANs (NDP, ARP, STP)  
Lab6: Medium Access Control in Wireless Networks (Aloha, CSMA) NS-3 intro, lab6