The purpose of the lab room is to learn and test the fundamentals of computer networks as well as the TCP/IP protocol stack used in the Internet.

- Principles and usage of protocols in the Internet
- Implementation and test of networked applications
- Configuration and operation of complex network devices

Practical lab experiments can leverage professional network devices such as switches and routers in several experimental networks that are isolated from the Internet. The infrastructure also enables Cisco Networking Academy courses.

In addition, there are many advanced experiments related to cyber-physical networks. For instance, students can test various professionally relevant network application examples with the latest hardware and software:

- LoRaWAN radio technology in the Internet-of-Things (IoT)
- Industrial "Industry 4.0" networking using the OPC UA standard
- Modern communication technology in vehicles such as "Automotive Ethernet"

Lab Rom: F01.308

Lab Director

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Scharf