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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

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ECSE 6660 - Broadband & Optical Networking

Review of fundamental concepts and protocols of broadband and optical networking. Convergence of telephony, Internet and cable networks lead to new architectural and protocol concepts. Concepts and architectures covered in this course include: high-speed switching and router-design, traffic engineering, fiber optical communications, optical networking concepts, protection/restoration/survivability, optical link layers, quality of service, and broadband last-mile technologies.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 4670.

When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



Credit Hours: 3


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