Wireless communication networks for IoT
ECTS: 5
Year/Semester: 3 . years, 6 . semester
Total hours: 60
Lecturers
Course objectives
In the first part, the course complements the material of the Computer Networks 1 and 2 course. The basics of the OSPF routing protocol are covered. Connecting computers via remote (WAN) links and WAN network technology. The course introduces students to the basics of WAN network security, the operation of access lists, as well as the protection of transmissions over WAN networks (virtual private networks VPN and IPSec). NAT and QoS technologies are handled. The course introduces students to the basics of design, management and problem solving in computer networks, as well as the basics of virtualization and automation of computer networks. It explains the basics of IoT protocol application (CoAP, MQTT, IPv6 RPL, ...) In the second part, the course deals with wireless network technologies with an emphasis on application in the Internet of Things. First, the principle of operation of antennas and wireless transmission is covered. Then, a theoretical overview of IoT wireless networks is given. Then, LoRaWAN – a long-range wireless network – is theoretically treated, and then the use of LoRaWAN network in practice in IoT is demonstrated. Finally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - short-range wireless networks are theoretically treated, and then their use in practice in IoT is demonstrated.
Learning outcomes
In the first part, the course complements the material of the Computer Networks 1 and 2 course. The basics of the OSPF routing protocol are covered. Connecting computers via remote (WAN) links and WAN network technology. The course introduces students to the basics of WAN network security, the operation of access lists, as well as the protection of transmissions over WAN networks (virtual private networks VPN and IPSec). NAT and QoS technologies are handled. The course introduces students to the basics of design, management and problem solving in computer networks, as well as the basics of virtualization and automation of computer networks. It explains the basics of IoT protocol application (CoAP, MQTT, IPv6 RPL, ...) In the second part, the course deals with wireless network technologies with an emphasis on application in the Internet of Things. First, the principle of operation of antennas and wireless transmission is covered. Then, a theoretical overview of IoT wireless networks is given. Then, LoRaWAN – a long-range wireless network – is theoretically treated, and then the use of LoRaWAN network in practice in IoT is demonstrated. Finally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - short-range wireless networks are theoretically treated, and then their use in practice in IoT is demonstrated.
