TCP/IP Over Satellite

Teacher

Yunqi Ye

Category:

Hands-On Labs, IP Networking, Satellite Communications

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Course Overview

This course focuses on the application of TCP/IP protocol in satellite communications. Participants will learn how TCP/IP has accelerated the digital scenario and the basics of IP in satellite communications, including the techniques to ensure the functioning of a two-way satellite service.

The course will cover the performance of IP over satellite networks, including the challenges faced in the delivery of reliable and fast data. It will also address the technical difficulties faced in satellite communications (e.g., latency, jitter, error rates) and the solutions available to overcome these issues. Additionally, the impact of transport protocols on satellite links and the performance of TCP and UDP over satellite networks will be covered.

This comprehensive course is designed for network engineers, system administrators, and anyone involved in managing or operating satellite networks. It includes hands-on workshops to analyze packets via Wireshark and practice networking commands via the Command Prompt.

Target Audience

Technical Marketing or Product Managers
Pre-Sales Engineers
Product Planners
Network Consultants
Technical Sales, Satellite Engineers
Data Analysts
Network Operations Engineers
Application Consultants
Professionals who wish to learn about the essentials of TCP/IP over Satellite communications

Duration & Training Format

Instructor-led Training

Classroom: 3 days
LIVE Virtual*: 21 hours

*Note:

A minimum of 6 or more participants are required for a company-based LIVE Virtual course to commence
LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

Upcoming Course Dates

13 – 15 May 2024 (Mon – Wed), GMT +08:00
8 – 10 Jul 2024 (Mon – Wed), GMT +08:00
If you are keen on attending any of the above scheduled courses, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the behaviour of TCP/IP in satellite networks
Analyze the protocols used in satellite IP performance
Discover the issues in satellite communications
Explore solutions to the technical complications
Review TCP and UDP performance in satellite networks
Explore ways to improve TCP/IP over satellite channels

Course Outline

Recap of SATCOM Fundamentals

Characteristics of LEO, MEO, GEO Satellites and their Pros and Cons
Satellite Frequency Bands and their Pros and Cons
Multiplex Schemes: FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, SCPC, MCPC, etc.
Linear and Circular Polarization
Satellite Beams: Global, Regional, Spot Beams, Steerable Beams
EIRP and G/T
Link Planning: Transmit Power, Antenna Gains, Free Space Loss, Receive Power, etc.
Transponder: Carriers, Channel Assignments, Bent Pipe, Regenerative Type

TCP/IP Fundamentals

Seven Layer Networking Model Vs TCP/IP Suite
Encapsulation, Decapsulation and Headers
Addressing Mechanisms at Layers 2, 3, 4
Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 Functionalities
Switching and Routing Functions

Application Layer Protocols in Satellite Communications

HTTP (Hyper Text Transport Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
DNS (Domain Name Service)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
POP (Post Office Protocol)
Other Protocols: Telnet, SMTP, etc.

Transport Layer Protocols in Satellite Communications

TCP vs UDP
3-Way Handshake Mechanism and Working based on Acknowledgements
TCP Behavior in Case of Congestion and Latency
Overcoming TCP Issues in Satellite Communications
TCP Acceleration vs Optimization
TCP Spoofing and Performance Enhancing Proxies (PEP)
UDP Preference for Real-Time Applications
TCP and UDP Headers
Window Adjustment in TCP
Slow Start and Congestion Avoidance Mechanisms
Multiple Flavors of TCP: Vanilla, Reno, New Reno, SACK TCP

Security in Satellite Communications

Hacking Mechanisms
Security Protocols
Issues of Security Protocols in Satellite Communications
Incompatibilities of Security Protocols with TCP
Virtual Private Networks
Encryption

Network Layer Protocols in Satellite Communications

IP Addressing Scheme
IPv4 vs IPv6
Overview of Routing Protocols
Ping and ICMP

Data Link Layer Protocols in Satellite Communications

Ethernet, MAC Addresses
ARP vs RARP Protocols
VLANs and IEEE Standards
Spanning Tree Protocol
Customer Tag Vs Service Tag
Bridging Technologies: Provider Bridging (PB), Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB)

Carrier Ethernet Overview

Role of MEF, ITU and IEEE
Standardized Services
Service Operations, Administration and Management (SOAM)
Reliability
Point to Point and Multipoint Services in Satellite Communications
Quality of Service and Class of Service
Performance Management

VoIP and IPLC over Satellite

Characteristics of VoIP
Challenges of VoIP Over Satellite
QoS and Traffic Prioritization
Compression Techniques
Bandwidth Requirement
Bit Rate Calculations
Transponder Management
VoIP Protocols
International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC)
International Ethernet Private Line (IEPL)
Features of IPLC and IEPL
VPN Via Satellite
Satellite E-Line and EVPL

Networking Workshop – Hands-On

Using the Command Mode
Practicing FTP Commands
Practicing IPCONFIG
Practicing PING Command
Practicing TraceRoute Command
Practicing other Network-related Commands

Wireshark Workshop – Hands-On

Understanding the Interface
Packet Analysis Features
Analyzing Layers 1, 2, 3 and Application Layer
Analyzing TCP Segments
Analyzing IP Headers
Analyzing Frame Headers
Troubleshooting with Wireshark
Examples

A Certificate of Completion will only be issued upon achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

Pre-requisites

Participants must have completed the ‘An Overview of Satellite Communications’ course before taking this course. This course assumes and builds on participants’ foundational understanding of SATCOM.