Data Communication 1

The course introduces architectures, models, protocols and network elements that connect users, devices, applications and data via the Internet and over modern data networks. The principles of IP addressing and the basics of Ethernet concept, media and basic configuration of network devices are introduced to create a basis for a sound understanding of the concept of data communication. The course also provides a basic introduction to methods for testing network connections and suitable tools for this. Furthermore, the course provides the basics of network security where common threats are highlighted as are various methods we can apply to meet these threats and strengthen the protection of infrastructure, communication units and data / information. The course contains ongoing practical elements for managing and configuring communication equipment in the form of routers and switches.