ASSIGNMENT BRIEF SHEET

Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing

Unit number Unit 2: Networking

Assignment title Networking Infrastructure

Academic Year

Unit Tutor

Issue date Submission date

IV name and date

Submission format
Part 1
The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal
business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and
subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard
referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The
recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total
word limit.

Part 2
The submission is in the form of an individual evidence portfolio. This assignment can be completed as a group,
but each student must produce their own portfolio, which will contain:
● A LAN design plan and blueprint and justification document.
● A fully completed test plan including an evaluation of results and recommendations for improvements to
LAN.
● A proposed and justified maintenance schedule.

Part 3
● Evidence of an implemented network.

You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, subsections and illustrations as appropriate, and all
work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system.

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1: Examine networking principles and their protocols.
LO2: Explain networking devices and operations.
LO3: Design efficient networked systems.
LO4: Implement and diagnose networked systems.

Assignment Brief

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 You are employed as a Network Engineer by Nguyen Networking Limited, a high-tech networking solution
development company, which have branches in Hồ Chí Minh City, Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng and Cần Thơ.

The company has been contracted to implement a networking project from a local educational institute. The
specification of the project is given below:

People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 05 higher managers including the
head of academics and the program manager, 03 computer network administrators.

Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, 03 printers.

Building: 03 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT labs – one lab
located on the first floor and another located on the second floor.

As a first task, the CEO of the company Mr. Nguyen has asked you to investigate and explain networking
principles, protocols and devices and submit a report.

Part 1
You will need to produce a report that includes the following:
An introduction to provide an overview of your report.

Benefits and constraints of different types of networks and networking standards.

The impact of network topology, speed of communication and bandwidth requirements.

Effectiveness of networking systems.

Discussion on operating principles of networking devices and server types and networking software.

Discuss the relationship of workstation hardware with networking software.

Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding
cost and performance optimization.

For the given specification, identify the topology protocol for the efficient utilization of a networking system.

The CEO Mr. Nguyen is happy with your first report and now he has asked you to analyze the specification
from the institution, as given earlier.

You need to design and implement the networking project within a given time frame:

Part 2 - Design efficient networked systems

Prepare a written step-by-step plan of how you are going to design a Local Area Network including a
blueprint of your LAN.

Justify your choice of devices for your network design.

Produce a test plan to evaluate this design for the requirements of bandwidth and cost constraints as per
user specifications.

Justify the security requirements and quality of services needed for selection of accessories.

Suggest a maintenance schedule to support the networked system.

Part 3 - Implement test and diagnose networked systems

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 Implement a networked system based on your prepared design.

Conduct verification with e.g. Ping, extended ping, trace route, telnet, SSH, etc.

Record the test results and analyze these against expected results.

Investigate what functionalities would allow the system to support device growth and the addition of
communication devices.

Discuss the significance of upgrades and security requirements in your recommendations.

ASSESMENT CRITERIA

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols. LO1 & 2

D1 Considering a given scenario,
P1 Discuss the benefits and M1 Compare common
identify the topology protocol
constraints of different network types networking principles and selected for the efficient
and standards. how protocols enable the utilization of a networking
effectiveness of networked system.
P2 Explain the impact of network systems.
topology, communication and
bandwidth requirements.

LO2 Explain networking devices and operations

P3 Discuss the operating principles of M2 Explore a range of server

networking devices and server types. types and justify the selection
of a server, considering a
P4 Discuss the inter-dependence of given scenario regarding cost
workstation hardware with relevant and performance
networking software. optimisation.

LO3 Design efficient networked systems

P5 Design a networked system to M3 Install and configure D2 Design a maintenance

meet a given specification. network services and schedule to support the
applications on your choice. networked system.
P6 Test and evaluate the design to
meet the requirements and analyse
user feedback.

LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems

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 P7 Implement a networked system M4 Recommend potential D3 Use critical reflection to
based on a prepared design. enhancements for the evaluate own work and
networked systems. justify valid conclusions.
P8 Document and analyse test results
against expected results.

Contents
P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards.
……………………….5
P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements.
……………………….7
P3 Discuss the operating principles of networking devices and server types.
P4 Discuss the inter-dependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software.
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P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards.
_A network is a set of devices that are connected by physical connection in some way to exchange data and
share resources.
❖ The benefits and constraints of different network types.
➢ Networks are divided into categories based on their characteristics, but this section will only
analyze the advantages and disadvantages of two main types: LAN (Local Area Network) and
WAN (Wide Area Network).
● LAN: LAN network is a group of devices connected together in a certain area such as
school, hospital, office, ... The server is used to provide services to workstations.
However, Lan's connection range is small, can only be used in offices, buildings and
Workstations can only use services provided by the server.
-Advantages and disadvantages: The devices in the LAN can exchange information
and transfer data easily to each other, can use the same devices as printers, ... High
data transfer rates, low installation costs and administration Simple network (Using
server-workstation model).
● WAN: WAN network has unlimited distance connection. Commonly used in
multinational companies. LAN uses third-party service provider's transmission layer,
using multiplexers, bridges and routers to connect local and urban networks to global
communications networks like the Internet .
- Advantages and disadvantages: The range of wide (global) networks, connected by
cable or satellite so cost is expensive, suitable for multinational companies.
❖ The benefits and constraints of different network standards.
➢ In order for the data to be sent to the correct destination, the protocols are created and to
explain the principles standards are created. These standards include the OSI reference
model, TCP / IP and IEEE 802.
➢ OSI reference model: OSI reference model is a model based on the hierarchical principle to
explain communication techniques between computers and their network protocols.
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_The benefits and constraints of OSI model:

+ Benefits:

-Help us easily survey and research.

-Model distinguish clearly protocol function.

+ Constraints:

-This model is complex, slow and expensive.

-This model is for reference only, not for actual use.

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_The benefits and constraints of TCP/IP model:

+ Benefits:

-Is the standard model made in practice

-The model allows communication between multiple platforms

+ Constraints:

-Do not distinguish the functions of each class.

P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements.

_A network requires many factors to be able to function normally, including topology,
communication and network bandwidth requirements. Network topology is a structure that
shows the layout and arrangement of network devices (physical topology) and data
transmission in the network (logical topology).
_Communication is the exchange of data between devices on the same network.
Communication works on standardized models and protocols to ensure interoperability
between devices and make communication easier.
The bandwidth is called the width of the electronic frequency band, which indicates the width
of the frequency range over which the electrical signal occupies the transmission medium.
❖ The impact of topology, communication, and bandwidth requirements on the network:
➢ The network must build on certain structures to function normally. The
network must have communication between devices to be considered a
complete network.
➢ The network must have enough bandwidth so that network devices can
communicate without clogging.
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 ❖ Mutual impact of these requirements:
➢ The physical topology represents the physical transmission of the network.
Logical link structure shows the means of media access of the data transfer
process.
➢ Network bandwidth depends on media access methods (CSMA / CD or token
passing) and transmission media (cable)
➢ Each different topology has different bandwidth.
P4 Discuss the inter-dependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software.
_Workstations are devices used to perform tasks in a network environment. Servers and
workstations can communicate with each other through the server.
Network software is a collection of commands or instructions written in a programming
language that is run on computers to perform specific tasks.
❖ The inter-dependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software:
➢ Workstation hardware works at low layers and helps workstations connect and
communicate with each other. In addition, some hardware can be used to store
network software.
➢ Computer hardware and network software need to coordinate each other like our bodies
and souls. Software needs to have hardware stored and implemented as well as hardware
that must have software to determine the purpose and mode of conduct.

P5 Design a networked system to meet a given specification.

The requirement given is: Design a networked system for a local educational institution
includes:
- People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 5 higher
managers including the head of academics and the programme manager, 3 computer network
administrators
- Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, 3 printers
- Building: 3 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT labs
– one lab located on the first floor and another located on the second floor.

My design as follow:

a. Target:

- Everyone can access the Internet.

- All network devices in the institution can communicate with each other.

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- All network devices can access Mail and Service Server.

- Only administrators can access DHCP Server.

- Only staff, teacher and manager computers can use printers

- Do not give guest access to Database Server by web (http and https)

b. Structure:
All students 'lab computers are divided and placed in students' laboratories on the first and
second floors of the building.
All staff computers (marketing and administrative staff), printers and management computers
are located on the ground floor.
The server is placed in the room with the printer.
The administrator room is on the same floor as the server room and the printer.
The wireless network on the ground floor for guests.
c. Device:
Hardware devices:
+ 1 router 2911.
+ 1 switch 3560-24PS.
+ 5 switch 2960-24TT.
+ Suitable cable and RJ 45 connectors.
- End devices:
+ 85 computers, 4 servers, and 3 printers.
d. Design diagrams:
- Physical topology:

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- Logical topology:

e. Configuration:
- Set VLANs for manage access:

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+ Vlan 10: student Ip: 192.168.10.0/24
+ Vlan 20: staff Ip: 192.168.20.0/24
+ vlan 30: teacher Ip: 192.168.30.0/24
+ Vlan 40: manager Ip: 192.168.40.0/24
+ Vlan 50: Guest Ip: 192.168.50.0/24
+Vlan 99: administrators Ip: 192.168.99.0/24
+ Vlan 100: Server Ip: 192.168.100.0/24 + Vlan 200: Printer Ip:
192.168.200.0/24 - Set static IP address for servers:
+ DHCP Server: 192.168.100.101.
+ Database Server: 192.168.100.102.
+ Mail Server: 192.168.100.103.
The IP range used for the connection between the institution’s router (R-
Gate) and the
ISP Router is 203.162.113.0/30.
- Configure devices to make this LAN connect to the internet (using NAT overload, IP routing
configuration).
- Configure Access Control Lists (ACLs) to control the access of each VLAN.

P6 Test and evaluate the design to meet the requirements and analyse user feedback.
After building a complete networked system in this organization, we need to check the system.
- Check the connection between Vlan: ping, etc.
- Check the device's access to the server, equipment to devices and devices with the Internet.
+ All network devices can access Mail and Service Server except guest. + Only
administrator (Vlan 99) can access DHCP Server (IP address 192.168.100.101).

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+ Only employees, computer managers and teachers (Vlan 20, 30, 40) can use the printer (Vlan
200)
+ Not for guests (Vlan 50) access to servers (vlan 100).
- Check Internet access.
If all requirements are met, the network diagram is considered satisfactory.

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