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88224 - Laboratory of Communication Technologies P

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Lorenzo Rinieri
                    
                        Credits:
                        6
                    
                        SSD:
                        IINF-03/A
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Moduli:
                        
                            Franco Callegati
                            (Modulo 1)
                        
                            Lorenzo Rinieri
                            (Modulo 2)
                        
                        Teaching Mode:
                        
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); 
                                
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
                                
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Mechatronics (cod. 6009)

                            Teaching resources on Virtuale
                        
                                        Course Timetable
                                    
from Sep 22, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026

                                        Course Timetable
                                    
from Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026

Learning outcomes

To explore in greater depth and put into practice the topics covered in the Communication Technologies module, with particular emphasis on the design, configuration, and management of local and industrial networks.

Course contents

Introduction to network virtualization techniques in Linux environments (Virtual Machines, Containers, Namespaces), which will provide the technological foundation for the laboratory activities;
Routing in IP networks, use of routing tables, design and analysis of network architectures of increasing complexity, direct and indirect routing, and configuration of static routes;
Intra-domain and inter-domain routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, and BGP. Design and configuration of networks using these protocols, and analysis of the evolution of routing tables;
Network security issues. Examples of network attacks: ARP poisoning, route forging, and man-in-the-middle attacks;
Application protocols for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), including MQTT and OPC UA. Design of networks in virtual environments and analysis of their operation, including publish/subscribe mechanisms, Quality of Service (QoS), etc. Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0.

Readings/Bibliography

James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, Global Edition, 2016.

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and guided practical activities.

Assessment methods

Students will be required to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and competencies provided by the course by carrying out a group project (2–3 students), followed by a discussion with the instructors.

Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or temporary or permanent disabilities are advised to contact the relevant University office well in advance at: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it.

The office will propose any appropriate accommodations, which must in any case be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance. The instructor will assess their suitability also in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Slides provided by the instructor and published on the Virtuale platform.

Office hours

See the website of Lorenzo Rinieri

See the website of Franco Callegati