Computer and Information System

Coursework Assessment
202120

Course CIS 1103 – Hardware and Networking

Assessment Method Project

Date of Assessment Duration

Max Mark Percentage of Final Grade 25%

Instructions to Students
1. Each student is expected to work hard to finish the project.
2. This is a group project. Each group consists of 3 to 4 students.

Academic Honesty Statement

In accordance with HCT policy LP201- Academic Honesty
 Students are required to refrain from all forms of academic dishonesty as defined and explained
in HCT procedures and directions from HCT personnel.
 A student found guilty of having committed acts of academic dishonesty may be subject to one
or more of the disciplinary measures as outlined in Article 33 of the Student and Academic
Regulations.
‫إفادة األمانة األكاديمية‬
‫ األمانة األكاديمية‬LP201 - ‫قا لسياسة كليات التقنية العليا‬ ً ‫وف‬
‫ كما هو مبيّن وموضح في السياسات‬،‫ُيطلب من الطلبة االمتناع عن كافة أشكال سوء األمانة األكاديمية‬ 
.‫ والتوجيهات الصادرة من موظفي الكليات‬،‫واإلجراءات الخاصة بكليات التقنية العليا‬
‫في حالة ارتكاب الطالب أي شكل من أشكال سوء األمانة األكاديمية سوف يتعرض الى واحد أو أكثر من‬ 
.‫ من األنظمة األكاديمية‬33 ‫التدابير التأديبية على النحو المبين في المادة‬
Signature: _________________

This assessment will assess the following Course learning outcomes:

Course CLOs CLO2 CLO3 CLO4

Task No
Marks

Student HCT ID: __________________

Student Name: ___________________

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 Objectives
 Understand the steps involved in planning and implementing a technical solution for a small
business.
 Gather relevant information to help plan a technical solution to a problem.
 Plan a technical solution for a medium size network environment.
 Prototype a proposed technical solution using Packet Tracer.
 Plan the installation of a technical solution for a medium business environment.
 Prepare and present a technical report to a diverse group.
 Configure a Wire and Wireless LAN to support the requirements of a small business
environment.
Instructions

Please read the following instructions:

 The weight of the Project is 25%.

 Project should be finished and submitted no later than Week 14 ( ).
 Your project report should reflect your virtual network design (using Packet Tracer)
 Your project report should be descriptive and arranged in a neat, readable and
understandable format.
 Check your report against grammatical language errors before submission.
 It will be expected from all the members of the group to have equal input in the project.
Project Tasks

Examine a small library network that connects computers and network devices in three LANs: a
Staff LAN, a Patron LAN, and a Public wireless LAN. Because the Staff and Patron LANs must
support fewer users than the public wireless LAN, you’ll need to use different IPv4 classes to
optimize the size of each LAN according to its purpose. The library network should be
connected to the Internet to enable send packets and receive packets from outside the LANs.

Task 1: Public Library Technology Plan

As a network administrator, you may be asked to help develop a technology plan by

gathering data and researching options. This kind of work requires a good
understanding of all seven layers of the OSI model, and it might involve collecting the
following information:

 Hardware components needed such as local Servers, workstations, printers, and

copiers, etc.
 Software resources that are used by end-users.
Fill the information gathered on Table 1 below.

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Hardware Purpose Cost Website URL
link
Network interface A network interface $ 2000 www.elibrary.com
card (NIC) card (NIC) is a
circuit board or
card that is
introduced in a
computer so it very
well may be
associated with a
network.
Server A network server is $ 3000 www.elibrary.com
a computer
intended to handle
demands and
convey information
to other (client)
computers over a
neighborhood
network or the
Internet.
Workstation A station is a $ 2500 www.elibrary.com
computer that is
associated with a
server computer
over the LAN, and
speak with different
gadgets
associated with it.
Hub Hubs are usually $ 4000 www.elibrary.com
used to interface
fragments of a
LAN. A hub
contains various
ports.
Switches A switch resembles $ 3500 www.elibrary.com
a hub in that it is
an essential issue
for associating
network links;
nonetheless, a
switch can get a
packet and send it
to just the objective

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 computer.
Router Routers make the $ 4500 www.elibrary.com
association with
the Internet for
LANs. They utilize
an arrangement
table to conclude
where packets
ought to go.
Connector A network $ 2000 www.elibrary.com
connector alludes
to any gadget that
used to interface
numerous LAN
association with
the hardware of
the computer.
Network Purpose Cost www.elibrary.com
Wires (cables) To connect $ 6000 www.elibrary.com
network.
Software Purpose Cost www.elibrary.com
Access point Computer's $ 2000 www.elibrary.com
software that goes
about as a
correspondence
hub for clients of a
remote gadget to
associate with a
wired LAN.
Operating system for The server $ 5000 www.elibrary.com
servers operating system is
viewed as the
minds of the
network.
Operating system for All PCs require an $ 5000 www.elibrary.com
stations operating system
to work.
Hosted Services Purpose Cost www.elibrary.com
Email To share files. $ 1500 www.elibrary.com
Software (SaaS) Software as a $ 5500 www.elibrary.com
service (SaaS) is a
software
conveyance and
authorizing mode.
Also called "on-
demand software",
SaaS applications

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 generally allude to
any software that is
centrally facilitated
by a third-
gathering company
and conveyed
online for the
average customer
to access.
Security To protect data. $ 3500 www.elibrary.com
Technology Budget $ 50,000
Total
Table 1: Technology Plan

Task2: Network Diagram

2.1 On your diagram, label the endpoint devices such as servers, workstations, and
printers. Also label the intermediate devices used to connect other devices, such
as switches and routers. You need to use a network-diagramming software such
as Microsoft Visio to diagram the network, or you can use the free
app.diagrams.net.

Figure 1: Network Diagram

2.2 Explain the physical media connecting the network components.

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  Coaxial Cable: Coaxial cable comprises of two copper channels, yet the two
transmitters are concentric rather than parallel. With this development and a
special insulation and protecting, coaxial cable can have higher bit rates than
bent pair.
 Fibre Optics: An optical fiber is a slim, adaptable medium that behaviors beats
of light, with each heartbeat addressing a bit. A solitary optical fiber can uphold
enormous bit rates, up to tens or even many gigabits each second.

Task 3: Calculate Network IPv4 addresses

Fill Table 2 to show the number of end devices each LAN should be able to support,
allowing for 25% growth. Follow these steps to fill in Table 2:

1. In the third column, assign the network addresses. Organize the network
addresses beginning with the LAN supporting the most devices to the LAN with
the fewest devices.
2. In the fourth column, identify the broadcast address for each of the three LAN.
3. In the fifth column, calculate the maximum number of hosts for each LAN,
remembering to subtract the network address and broadcast address.
Maximum
Number of Network Broadcast number of
LAN
devices Address/Prefix address available
hosts
Public 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.10 9
wirele 10
ss
Patron 5 192.168.2.1 192.168.2.5 4
Staff 15 192.168.3.1 192.168.3.15 14

Table 2: Network Addresses

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Task 4: Identify Host Addresses

In Table 3, follow the steps to identify the IP address range for each LAN you identified
in Task 3:

 In the second column, list the first available host IP address a device can use on the
subnet.
 In the third column, identify the last available host IP address a device can use on
the subnet.
 In the last column, list the subnet mask for each subnet.
First available
LAN Last available host Subnet mask
host
Public 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.9 255.255.255.0
wireless
Patron 192.168.2.1 192.168.2.4 255.255.255.0
Staff 192.168.3.1 192.168.3.14 255.255.255.0

Table 3: Host Addresses

Task 5: Determine Scope Options

In Table 4, list the information the network admin will need when configuring the LANs,
including the DHCP range, subnet mask, default gateway, and number of DHCP
addresses. For each LAN, take the following into consideration:

 The Staff LAN requires many statically assigned IP addresses to allow for servers,
printers, and other network devices. Assign the default gateway the first usable host
IP address.
 For the Patron LAN, assign the default gateway the first usable host IP address.
 For the Public wireless LAN, assign the default gateway the first usable host IP
address.

Number of
Default
LAN DHCP range Subnet mask DHCP
gateway
addresses
Public 192.168.1.1 – 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.2 –

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 Wireless 192.168.1.9 192.168.1.8
192.168.2.1 – 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.1 192.168.2.2 –
Patron
192.168.2.4 192.168.2.3
192.168.3.1 – 255.255.255.0 192.168.3.1 192.168.3.2 –
Staff
192.168.3.14 192.168.3.13
Table 4: DHCP Configuration

Task6: Explore TCP/IP Settings

Client-server applications use ports to address each other. List the port assignments for
some common applications in your network in table 5.

Port Protocol and App Description

0- server services These ports are used by servers used in the network
1023 that includes web servers, FTP servers and Printer
servers etc.
4915 Client programs These are known as ephemeral ports. It connects web
2- browser to web server.
6553
5
443 HTTP This port is used for http services.
Table 5: Common Applications Ports
Task 7: Wireless Configurations

You should consider the following security settings:

a. SSID (organization name)
b. Security mode (to the most secured option)
c. Any other security measures.

Wireless Solution Configuration

SSID elibrary
Security mode WPA2, WPA3

Encryption AES

Security key Library123

Username library

Password Library123

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 Table 6: Wireless Solution Configuration

Task 8: Connectivity verification and troubleshooting process

Document connectivity verification and troubleshooting process as follows:

 Connectivity inside each LAN

 Connectivity between the different LANs

The entomb VLAN routing feature is upheld on both IP base or SMI and IP services or
EMI image Layer 3 switches. For Layer 2-just switches, you require a Layer 3 routing
gadget with any of the past images.
The IP Base feature set incorporates advanced quality of service (QoS), rate restricting,
access control lists (ACLs), and basic static and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
capacities. Dynamic IP routing protocols (Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), BGPv4,
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)) are available just on the IP
services image.
The IP Services image gives a more extravagant arrangement of big business class
features, which incorporates advanced hardware-based IP unicast and IP Multicast
routing. Support for IPv6 Layer 3 switching in hardware is also available with the
addition of the Advanced IP Services permit to either the IP Base or the IP Services
images. Both the IP base Image and the IP services image allow for Layer 3 and Layer
4 queries for QoS and security.
All the hosts are assigned with static IPs and are assigned in the request in which it
where set up. No help for dynamic IP allocations. Despite the fact that the working is
isolated into three major areas all the host, multimedia gadgets are associated in a
solitary network.

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Group submissions

 Project reports (MS Word) (Font 12 Arial). Name the file as CIS 1103 Project 202110-Your
Names – Your IDs and Section (25%)
 Project Configurations (Packet Tracer File). Name the file as CIS 1103 Project 202110-Your
Names – Your IDs and Section. (25%)

Individual submissions

 Project Presentation\Oral (50%)

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 Report (30%)

Task 1- Technology Plan /2

Component Name
Purpose
Cost (website URL link of the hardware)
Total price
Task 2 – Network Diagram /2
Types of cabling (for example, Cat5 or fiber for the network backbone)
Labeling
Infrastructure devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, etc
Task 3 - Network IPv4 addresses /6
Public Wireless LAN 2
- IPv4 addresses for each LAN is identified
- Number of devices in each LAN
- Broadcast Address
- Maximum number of available hosts 2
Patrol LAN 2
Staff LAN
Task 4: Host Addresses /4.5
Public Wireless LAN 1.5
- First available host
- Last available host
- Subnet mask 1.5
Patrol LAN 1.5
Staff LAN
Task 5: Determine Scope Options /7.5
Public Wireless LAN 2.5
- DHCP Server static IP Address and subnet mask
- DHCP Pool Name
- DHCP Pool Starting IP address
- DHCP Pool Size
- Default Gateway IP Address 2.5
Patrol LAN 2.5
Staff LAN
Task 6: Common Applications Ports /2
- Common Applications Ports (at least 3 applications)
Task 7: Wireless Network /2
- SSID (organization name)
- Security mode (to the most secured option)
Document connectivity verification and troubleshooting process /4
- Connectivity inside each LAN 2
- Connectivity between the different LANs 2
Total 30

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Network Configuration (40%)

Setup the network topology /4

Types of cabling (for example, Cat5 or fiber for the network backbone)
Labeling
Infrastructure devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, etc
Configure network devices /9
Router Interfaces for: 3
- Public Wireless LAN 3
- Patrol LAN 3
- Staff LAN
Configure end devices /9
End Device Configuration in each LAN (at least three end devices) 3
- Public Wireless LAN 3
- Patrol LAN 3
- Staff LAN
Configure DHCP Servers /12
- Public Wireless LAN 4
- Patrol LAN 4
- Staff LAN 4
Configure Wireless Network /2
- SSID (organization name)
- Security mode (to the most secured option)
Document connectivity verification and troubleshooting process /4
- Connectivity inside each LAN 2
- Connectivity between the different LANs 2
Total 40

Oral defense (30%)

Configuration Walkthrough and Demonstration /10

Collaboration /5
Follow-up questions and discussion /15
Total 30

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