Learning objectives
This course focus on the main mechanisms and protocols for mutimedia communications and for new generation networks. It will present extensions/evolutions of the current Internet architecture and of UMTS/3GPP network.
Prerequisites
Reti di Telecomunicazioni A
Course unit content
1) IPv6<br />protocol details<br /><br />2) IP multicast<br />protocol details<br />multicast routing<br /><br />3) IP Telephony architecture and protocols<br />Introduction to VoIP (Voice over IP) and IP telephony<br />RTP/RTCP<br />H.323<br />SIP<br />Media and signaling gateways<br /><br />4) Quality of Service (QoS)<br />QoS on IP networks<br />Integrated services architecture and protocols (RSVP, NSIS)<br />Differentiated services architecture<br /><br />5) UMTS/3GPP<br />UMTS network architecture<br />IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)<br />3GPP/WLAN interworking<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Teaching methods
To be defined Laboratory activities on VoIP/IP Telephony applications, QoS, IPv6 and IP multicast.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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