CN7029 Coursework

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CN7029 Coursework
Analysis and Design of a Computer Network using Cisco Packet Tracer
Aim
Computation and allocation of IP addresses to devices in a computer
network (based on a given block address), followed by design and
simulation of the network using Cisco Packet Tracer software.
1. Deadlines
• Monday 21 December 2020: Individual submissions of Packet Tracer
file and report through Moodle.
2. Coursework Requirement
Each student must use their student’s number and the algorithm given below to
determine their block IP address. Then each student must allocate an IP address
to devices in the given scenario and configure the network using Cisco Packet
Tracer software. This must be followed by simulation of the designed network
and usage of debugging techniques (i.e. PDU or Ping command) to ensure
satisfactory operation of all devices on the network.
2.1 Algorithm to Determine Each Student’s Block IP Address
Each student’s number uxxxxxxx must be converted into the
format xxx.xx.xx.0/25 by applying the followingprocedure to obtain
the student’s block IP address and mask for the course work:
Use your student’s number to create your individual block IP address as follows:
First section of IP
1. If first digit is 2 then take the first three digits as the first section of IP
address.
2. If first digit is 0, then take the first three digit and replace the leading
0 by 1, for the first section of IP address.
Second section of IP
1. Take the next 2 digits (digit 4th and 5th of your student number) for
the second section the IP address;
2. If both are 0s (zeros) replace them by 11 and if only the digit 4th is 0 then
ignore it (i.e. do not include it in your IP address).
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Third section of IP
1. For the third section of the IP address, take the following 2 digits
(digit 6th and 7th);
2. If both are 0s (zeros) replace them by 11 and if only the 6th digit is 0 then
ignore it (i.e. do not include it in the IP address).
Fourth section of IP
1. The last section of the IP address must be zero Mask
2. Finally, the mask is /25.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of each student to conduct research to check and confirm
that their Block of IP address is not private or reserved.
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3. Activities to be carried out in the Coursework
Use the Cisco Packet Tracer and the information below to analyse and create
a small network. This requires connecting the network devices given below
and configuring the active nodes (i.e. host computers, routers etc.) to form
network connectivity.
The given devices are listed below with the subnet details in Table 1:
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Switches
• Computers (hosts), see Table 1
• Servers
• Connecting cables, see Table 3
Table 1

Task 3.1 Analysis and Design of the Logical Network
Compute and determine the Network Address, Address Mask, Subnetting and other addresses in Table 2 using the lecture material
and information from the recommended textbook as a guide.
Task: 3.1.1: – Using the classless IP address computation techniques
and block IP address and mask xxx.xx.xx.0/25 (address / mask) you
obtained from Task 2.1.0 perform the following tasks:
• Determine the number of addresses in the network
• Last Host Address, the Broadcast and the Bit mask etc.
• Complete Table 2 below for each subnet class A, B, and
C.
Conduct the above calculation for your IP addresses and design an IP
address scheme that satisfies the requirements in Table 1 above.
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• Show the step by step procedure you used to complete Table 2 below.
• Hints: – for the classless computation use either the binary or
AND/OR approach or any other method in the recommended
textbook/lectures.
• Students are required to show and explain steps used for IP calculation.
• For the sub-netting computation use the technique in the
recommended textbook or any acceptable method but explain the
procedure used.
Task: 3.1.2: – Table 2

• For the coursework, the designed network must be implemented in
the Packet Tracer software.
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4. Configure the Physical topology
Task 4.1
a. Use ALL the above devices and design a network topology. The
network topology must be drawn and developed in the Cisco
Packet Tracer Softwareandsaved asNetwork_uXXXXXXX.pkt
–whereuXXXXXXXis your student no.
b. Indicate the types of cables you used for each connection
between devices and subnets in your network (example: Host1-
Router: name of the cable). This question should be answered in
the Table 3 below:
Table 3

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5. Configure the Logical Topology
From the IP address Information recorded in Table 2, write down the IP
address information for each computer or Host listed in Table 4 below:
5.1.0 :- Complete the Table 4 below for Network B
5.1.1 :- Using Table 4 below as a guide to create and complete
similar tables for Network C.
Table 4: Network B

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6. Connectivity Verification of all Devices Including Routers and Switches
1. Verification of Network Connectivity
2. NO MARKS WILL BE GIVEN IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF
SCREEN CAPTURES).
Use any one of the debugging commands discussed in lecture (or
practical sessions) to verify that all devices have been configured.
Use the Table 5 below, to methodically verify and record the results
of connectivity between the devices. In the column “Results” enter
either an “S” where there is connectivity or an “F” where there is no
connectivity.
Table 5

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NOTE:
To have successful design of the network you must also implement
RIP Configurations correctly.

– Design a network topology using information given in this document.
The network topology must be drawn and developed in the
Cisco Packet Tracer Software package and save as
Network_uXXXXXXX.pkt–where uXXXXXXX isyour
student no.
– Write a report in Word based on the following guidelines and save it as
Report_uXXXXXXX.doc – where uXXXXXXX is your student no.
7.1 Documentation guidelines
• An individual report with maximum of 2000 words, excluding the
diagrams, illustrations and references, are required.
• The structure of the report should include the following sections:
o Title
o Introduction
o Objectives and overview of the coursework;
o Design and build computer network using Packet Tracer.
o Simulate the designed computer network using Packet Tracer.
o Capture the simulation results
o Evaluate the designed network and results of the simulation
o Conclusion
o References, presentation and Appendices etc.
• You need to write a comprehensive report which also includes
answers to all the tasks mentioned in this document. Please
indicate and bold the task number wherever you answer a task
in the report.
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NOTE
1. Question 1 Task 1: after allocating IP addresses, fill them in Table 2
above and insert the table in your report.
2. Question 2 Task 2:Your topology must be saved as a packet tracer file with
extension. pkt (Network_u1339611.pkt) and be uploaded to the Turnitin in
Moodle.
3. Question 3 Task 3: Types of cables used for connection between
devices and subnets must be indicated. Complete Table 3 and
insert it in the report. Host names on the table should correspond
to the host names on your packet tracer file. Please make sure
that your file is saved after all devices have been configured.
4. Question 4: Complete Table 4 above on this document and insert
it in the report. The evidence of connectivity (results) of this
question must be saved in the report.
5. Please follow instructions below:
a. Maximize the command prompt screen
b. Verify two connectivities each time, press PrtScr and paste
it in the report file. Please indicate the name of the host
(HOST1, HOST2 or HOST3) for each screen dump. At the
end you will have 10 screens, which must be big enough to
show commands and results. (See Figure 2: Sample 2)
c. Repeat the same verification using PDU. At end of all 20
verifications, double click on PDU List Window to make it
bigger. Capture the screen by pressing PrtScr and paste it
onto the report file. (See Figure 1: Sample 1)
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Samples of screen shots to be uploaded:
Figure 1: Sample 1 an example of screenshot of network from Packet Tracer
Figure 2: Sample 2 is an example of screen shot for HOST 1
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8. Submission Deadline
Each student must submit the report part of the coursework and the
practical work (packet tracer file) via the Turnitin link on Moodle before
or by 21 December 2020.
The Turnitin link on Moodle has two tabs called “Packet Tracer File” and
“Report”. The Cisco Packet Tracer file with extension ‘.pkt’ must be
uploaded in the “Network Topology” tab (See Figure 3) and the report
with extension ‘.doc’ must be uploaded in the “Report” tab (See Figure 4).
Figure 3
Figure 4
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9. Rules
1. The report must not exceed 2000 words; diagrams will not be
included in the word count.
2. All materials must be original in the sense that you prepared them.
3. The work must demonstrate that you have read at least
eight named primary resources, and at least three must be
publications that are not older than three years.
4. All works must demonstrate an appropriate level of English
language and grammar as a basic prerequisite of passing the
assessment.
5. All sources must be declared. Failure to state the source of
any part will be penalised according to the University’s
regulations.
6. There should be a full reference list at the end of the report and upload an
e-copy to Moodle.
10. Marking Criteria