Introduction to the basic aspects of modern technologies of transport telecommunication networks: topology, elements, purpose, functioning, advantages and disadvantages.

A student who successfully completes this course will have knowledge of modern technologies of transport telecommunication networks, their types, purposes, functioning principles, advantages and disadvantages, and how to design these networks.

Introduction - basic concepts, motivation for the development of transport networks. Types of transport networks - PDH, SDH, ATM, MPLS, OTN, Gigabit Ethernet. Modern transport networks, basic concepts - MPLS, OTN, Gigabit Ethernet. Architecture, protocols and routing in modern transport networks. Quality of service. Traffic management and resources reservation.

Lectures, exercises, consultations.