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The assignment requires groups of three to design an enterprise network connecting multiple LANs and a WLAN for various departments. Students will analyze requirements, create network diagrams, implement routing protocols, and optionally manage traffic with QoS. Deliverables include a technical report and a Cisco Packet Tracer simulation file, with a focus on practical application and documentation of the design process.

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Group Assignment Plan__Spring2025 (1)

The assignment requires groups of three to design an enterprise network connecting multiple LANs and a WLAN for various departments. Students will analyze requirements, create network diagrams, implement routing protocols, and optionally manage traffic with QoS. Deliverables include a technical report and a Cisco Packet Tracer simulation file, with a focus on practical application and documentation of the design process.

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Network & Communications (INFS301) Assignment Spring 2025

Group Assignment

Enterprise Network Design & Analysis


1. Assignment Overview

In this assignment, each group (3 members) will design an enterprise network that connects several
LANs across multiple departments and includes a wireless segment. The assignment will assess
the ability to design a network that serves a variety of end devices (servers, desktops, laptops,
printers, etc.), deploy effective WLAN solutions, perform subnetting and IP addressing, implement
routing protocols, and, optionally, manage differentiated traffic types using QoS. Students are
expected to incorporate both conceptual understanding and practical skills, applying theories from
the course to a realistic enterprise scenario.

2. Scenario Description

The enterprise under consideration consists of multiple departments (e.g., Administration,


Finance, HR, and IT) spread across different buildings on a corporate campus. Each department
has its own LAN that must be interconnected with others. Additionally, a segment of the network
will operate as a WLAN to support mobile devices, meeting rooms, and public areas. The network
must be robust, secure, and scalable.

Key scenario challenges include:

• Enterprise Network Design: Creating a network that accommodates diverse devices


(servers, desktops, laptops, printers) with clear separation and interconnectivity.
• WLAN Planning: Designing the WLAN by selecting optimal access point (AP)
locations to ensure maximum coverage with minimal interference.
• Subnetting & IP Addressing: Allocating IP addresses from a given address space to
meet specific minimum requirements for each network segment.
• Routing: Implementing routing mechanisms so that routers can automatically discover
and connect remote subnets.
• (Extra) Traffic Management & QoS: Developing a scenario where different types of
traffic (e.g., VoIP, video conferencing, data transfer) are prioritized and managed through
QoS policies in the simulated environment.

3. Assignment Objectives

By the end of the assignment, students will be able to:


• Design a multi-LAN enterprise network incorporating both wired and wireless segments.
• Plan and implement WLAN deployment by analyzing physical space and interference
considerations.
• Perform subnetting and assign IP addresses based on given network requirements.

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Network & Communications (INFS301) Assignment Spring 2025

• Configure routing protocols to facilitate inter-LAN communication and remote network


discovery.
• Apply QoS techniques to ensure that critical applications receive appropriate network
resources.
• Document the design process, implementation steps, and performance outcomes in a
detailed technical report.

4. Assignment Tasks
Task 1: Enterprise Scenario Analysis & Requirements Gathering (15%)

• Description:
Analyze the enterprise context to define requirements. Determine the number of LANs,
types of devices (servers, desktops, laptops, printers), and critical applications.
• Deliverables:
A brief scenario description outlining the departments, user types, and key service needs.
• Timeline: Week 1.
Task 2: Network Design & Topology Development (25%)

• Description:
o Enterprise LAN Design: Create both logical and physical network diagrams.
o WLAN Planning: Identify and justify AP placement to maximize coverage while
reducing interference.
o IP Addressing: Perform subnetting on the provided address space to allocate
sufficient networks and hosts for each department.
• Deliverables:
Detailed network diagrams, a subnetting plan, and justification for AP locations.
• Timeline: Weeks 2–3

Task 3: Routing & Configuration (20%)

• Description:
o Configure routing protocols on the routers to ensure that all LANs can discover and
communicate with remote networks.
o Detail the routing mechanism used (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) and explain the selection.
• Deliverables:
Configuration files (or CLI command outputs) and a written explanation of the routing
design.
• Timeline: Weeks 4–5.

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Task 4: WLAN Design and Implementation in Cisco Packet Tracer (20%)

• Description:
o Implement the WLAN segment in Cisco Packet Tracer.
o Validate AP placement by simulating signal coverage and interference scenarios.
• Deliverables:
A Packet Tracer simulation file that demonstrates the WLAN design, along with
screenshots or simulation logs that justify the AP placement decisions.
• Timeline: Weeks 5–6.

Task 5: (Extra) QoS Management & Traffic Prioritization (Optional, Bonus 10%)

• Description:
o Develop a scenario with diverse traffic types (VoIP, video, and data) and apply QoS
policies to prioritize critical applications.
o Simulate the network and capture performance metrics to show the impact of QoS.
• Deliverables:
Updated Packet Tracer file including QoS configurations, performance metrics
comparisons, and analysis of the traffic prioritization results.
• Timeline: Weeks 7–8.

Task 5: Performance Testing, Analysis, & Final Reporting (10%)

• Description:
o Conduct performance tests (e.g., latency, throughput, packet loss) both before and
after applying optimizations.
o Compile a comprehensive report detailing the design, configurations, testing
procedures, performance analysis, encountered challenges, and lessons learned.
• Deliverables:
A final technical report in Word format and the complete Packet Tracer simulation file.
• Timeline: Week 9.

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Network & Communications (INFS301) Assignment Spring 2025

5. Evaluation Criteria & Rubrics


Category Weight (%) Evaluation Criteria
Scenario & Clarity in describing the enterprise scenario; thorough identification of
15%
Requirements network requirements and challenges.
Quality of logical and physical network diagrams; effective subnetting;
Network Design 25% well-justified WLAN AP placement; overall design creativity and
adherence to course concepts.
Correct implementation and configuration of routing protocols; clear
Routing Configuration 20%
explanation of the chosen routing mechanism.
Demonstration of WLAN design in Cisco Packet Tracer; effective
WLAN Implementation 20%
simulation of coverage and interference analysis.
(Extra) QoS & Traffic 10% Creativity and effectiveness in managing diverse traffic types; evidence
Management (Bonus) of improved performance via QoS.
Clarity, organization, and thoroughness in documenting design,
Final Report &
10% implementation, and analysis; inclusion of relevant diagrams,
Documentation
configurations, and performance metrics.

6. Submission Guidelines
• Report Format: Submit a Word document containing the final technical report. The
report should clearly document every stage of the project including design, configuration,
testing, and analysis
• Simulation File: Attach the Cisco Packet Tracer (.pkt) project file, which includes all
practical implementations (LAN, WLAN, routing, and QoS configurations if applicable).
• Deadline: End of Week 15
• Submission Mode: Upload via Moodle (Assignment Submission activity will be created
later).

Additional Notes:
• Tool Requirement:
All practical implementations must be executed using Cisco Packet Tracer. Ensure that
your simulations are within the capabilities of this tool.
• Documentation:
Emphasize both conceptual and practical details in your report. Include clear diagrams,
configuration outputs, screenshots, and a detailed analysis of test results.
• Support:
Periodical consultation sessions will be available to discuss progress and troubleshoot
design or simulation challenges (if required).

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