High-Speed Networking Technologies
605.773
Course Description
Telecommunications network technologies have evolved rapidly over the last
few years, as exemplified by the explosive growth of the Internet and World Wide
Web applications and services. This has caused a tremendous growth in network
traffic and the need for transporting multimedia information efficiently at
high-speeds. Several new technologies have evolved in this regard. The focus of
this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of the key high-speed
networking technologies including ISDN, BISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, and SONET.
Primary discussion topics include the underlying concepts, protocol details,
user-network interfaces, and applications of the technologies. The course also
covers SS7 and its use in high-speed networks.
Syllabus
- ATM Overview
- ATM Basics
- ATM Protocols
- SONET Overview
- Broadband ISDN
- ATM Signaling
- Mid-term Exam
- ISDN Overview
- ISDN Architecture
- ISDN Physical Layer
- ISDN LAPD and Layer 3
- Frame Relay
- Signaling System No. 7
- Final Exam
Prerequisites
605.471
Principles of Data Communications Networks and 605.771 Local
Area Networks.
Instructor
Iyengar Krishnan has over 15 years of experience in telecommunications, with a focus
on ISDN, BISDN, ATM, Frame Relay, and SONET technologies. His experience encompasses
system planning and design, hardware/software development, and implementation. He is
currently with Stanford Telecommunications as a Senior Technical Specialist. Prior to this
position, he worked at MITRE, AT&T Bell Laboratories, ITT, and Alcatel. Dr. Krishnan
has been teaching courses on high speed networking and network management for the
Part-Time Programs at Hopkins since 1989.
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Computer Lab Requirements
No specific computer requirements are necessary for this course.
Textbook
ISDN, Broadband ISDN, ATM and Frame Relay by William Stallings
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