Learning about the function, architecture and services of next generation networks.

The students are able to analyze and design services, topology and signalization of next generation networks. Students will become familiar with the quality of service of next generation networks.

-Standards for audio and video signal coding - Transmission of speech and video over IP network, RTP, RTCP protocols - Speech transmission over IP network, VoIP - IP multimedia subsystem: IMS - H323: basics, architecture and signalization - SIP protocol: basics, architecture and signalization - H248/MEGACO architecture; basics, architecture and signalization - Connecting networks with commutation circuit with next generation networks: SIGTRAN protocol - Architecture and signalling protocols of third generation mobile networks: (UMTS, mobile Internet) - Quality of service in third generation networks, - Security in third generation networks - Services and applications of next generation networks

Lecture and practice classes.