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INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
Group Assignment (50%)

Intake:
Hand Out Date: Week
Due Date – Team Work: Week - Word Count Limit: 4000
Lecturer:

The objective of this assignment is to enable students to utilize fundamental principles of wired
networks, as well as the Cisco Packet Tracer simulation tool, to design and set up a LAN and WAN
topology. Furthermore, students should be capable of developing their IP addressing scheme,
employing subnetting to divide their network, and configuring network devices like routers and
switches.

[Link] Learning Outcomes:

CLO2: Apply suitable topology, IP addressing scheme and configuration techniques in a
network design based on the given scenario (C3, PLO2)
CLO3: Present network design and configuration using simulation tool (A2, PLO5)

Note: PLO2 –Cognitive Skills. PLO5 – Communication Skills.

[Link]:
NeuroByte, a growing start-up with offices in Malacca, Ipoh, Kedah, and Perlis, aims to
establish network connectivity across its four locations. The company has approached APU for
advice and help. Based on the requirements, APU has recommended using the expertise of its
students to develop a networking solution and to conduct necessary network
implementation/configurations. In addition to the documentation that captures the design and
implementation process, a justification for the proposed solution will help the company better
understand its needs and help achieve its long-term business goals.

For the proposed network design, you are required to propose a network topology that is
suitable for LAN and WAN. The topology should include adequate routers and switches that
can provide connectivity to end devices and other remote networks via appropriate
communication media.

To ensure optimal routing, routers and switches should be configured properly with the use of
static routing. This will help to ensure that packets are always routed correctly to their intended
destinations.

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Your proposed network should also support Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are used to
automate and monitor various aspects of your business, such as temperature, lighting, and
security. These devices should be connected to the network using wired connections.

Additionally, it is recommended that you allocate separate server rooms for different services
such as web servers, file servers, domain name servers, and email servers at different branches.

Your research should include :

 Logical topology Design
 Justification of the Topology
 VLSM IP Addressing scheme
 Justification of the configuration techniques for different network devices

The findings and outcome of your research should be arranged in a proper flow to be presented to
the Technical team who are involved in the full design of the network. In addition, prepare a Cisco
Packet Tracer diagram as a proof of concept for your research work.

[Link] Instructions for online submission:

1. The group assignment should be completed in a group of not more than 4 members. The
group documentation and packet tracer file must be submitted by the group leader.
2. Select a group leader among the members for the group assignment.
3. All submissions should be done in Moodle.
4. Double-check the work before online submission and make sure the packet tracer and
submitted document are not corrupted.

[Link] Instructions.
1. The assignment should attach the front cover, and table of contents, and attach the completed
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) must be digitally signed and agreed upon by all group
members.
2. You are required to build a complete computer network environment for the scenario,
supported by good research work.
3. Provide configuration of the logical network diagram using Cisco Packet Tracer. Submit the
configuration file in Moodle.
4. Your report must be typed using Microsoft Word with Times New Roman font size 12. The
report should be in 1.5 spacing.
5. The report has to be well presented and should be typed. Submission of reports that are
unprofessional in their look will not fare well when marks are allocated.

6. The report should have a one (1”) margin all around the page as illustrated below:
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7. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will automatically be awarded a zero (0) mark.
8. All information, figures, and diagrams obtained from external sources must be referenced using
the APA referencing system accordingly. Refer to the APU Library Website for the APA
referencing guide [Link]

[Link] Format:
1. Cover Page – Student’s name with TP number.
2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) agreed upon & digitally signed by all members of the
group.
3. Table of contents.
4. Student 1: Name with TP number (Malacca Branch)
a. Logical topology Design
b. Justification of the Topology
c. VLSM IP Addressing scheme.

6. Student 2: Name with TP number (Ipoh Branch)

a. Logical topology Design
b. Justification of the Topology
c. VLSM IP Addressing scheme.

7. Student 3: Name with TP number (Kedah Branch)

a. Logical topology Design
b. Justification of the Topology
c. VLSM IP Addressing scheme

8. Student 4: Name with TP number (Perlis Branch)

a. Logical topology Design
b. Justification of the Topology
c. VLSM IP Addressing scheme.
9. Justification of the configuration techniques for different network devices.
a. Brief explanation of configuration on network devices with suitable evidence
(supported with screenshot)
10. Conclusion
11. References (APA format)
12. Submit the entire network diagram packet tracer file.

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[Link] Breakdown Structure:

CLO2: Apply suitable topology, IP addressing scheme and configuration techniques in a

network design based on the given scenario

(PLO2: Cognitive Skills)

Introduction
- Topology
- IP address
- Configuration techniques

Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4

Branch 1 Branch 2 Branch 3 Branch 4

Logical topology Logical topology Logical topology Logical topology

Design. Design. Design. Design.
Report
Component Justification of Justification of Justification of Justification of
the Topology. the Topology. the Topology. the Topology.

VLSM IP VLSM IP VLSM IP VLSM IP

Addressing Addressing Addressing Addressing
Scheme. Scheme. Scheme. Scheme.

Configuration/Demonstration

CLO3: Present network design and configuration using simulation tool.

(PLO5 – Communication Skills)

Branches

Presentation Creativity
Component Network Design
Technical Concept

For students who have to re-do the assignment (failed the 1st attempt), produce the assignment
individually. Complete both sections and choose one building design for the new submission.

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[Link] Criteria: Marks Breakdown

Group Assignment
Assessment Criteria
Marks Awarded

Cognitive Skills (60 marks) Weight Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4

Network Topology Design 10

Topology Justification 10

VLSM IP Addressing Plan &

10
Justification
Justification of the
20
configuration techniques
Referencing 5

Documentation 5
Communication Skills (40
Weight
marks)

Creativity for network design 10

Technical concepts for

10
configuration
Q&A 10

Communication Skills 10

Total Marks 100

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[Link] Rubrics

Report Components (60%)

0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
Marking
Criteria (Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)
Fail)
Not able to Able to show Able to Able to show Proficient in using
show good skills sufficient skills
show good very good Cisco Packet
in using Cisco in using Cisco skills in skills in using Tracer tool.
Packet Tracer Packet Tracer using Cisco Packet
tool. tool. Cisco Tracer tool. Very good quality
Packet of network
Network Minor issues in Tracer Good network diagram, with
diagram is not network tool. diagram, some complexity
Network clear. diagram (not showing of design.
Topology Design feasible). Feasible complete
network layout of the
diagram, network.
meeting
the
minimum
requireme
nt of a
network.
Not able to Propose Propose Propose good Propose very good
propose for incomplete complete topology with topology with
suitable topology with topology justification, justification,
Topology. weak with suitable for the suitable the
Topology justification minimal scenario. scenario with
Justification justificatio supporting
n. evidence.

VLSM IP No explanation Almost no Appropriat Good Very good

Addressing Plan to justify the relevant e technique technique chosen
& Justification selection of explanation to technique chosen for for VLSM IP
technique for justify the chosen for VLSM IP addressing plan
VLSM IP selection of VLSM IP addressing and segmentation.
addressing plan technique for addressing plan and
and VLSM IP plan and segmentation. Supported with
segmentation. addressing segmentati extensive research
plan and on. Adequate work for technical
segmentation. supporting accuracy.
Minimal evidence to
explanatio justify the
n to justify plan.

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the plan.

0-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20

Marking
Criteria (Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)
Fail)
Weak Limited Good Very good Outstanding
configuration configuration configurati configuration configuration
skills. Not able skills. Only on skills. skills. Able to skills. Complex
to fully able to meet Able to perform some configuration on
configure the minimum perform complex routers, PCs and
design. requirement on good level configuration switches.
Configuration
the of on different
configuration configurati types of
on selected on on devices.
devices. different
types of
devices.
0-1 2 3 4 5
Marking
Criteria (Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)
Fail)
Not able to use Minimal use of Full use of Good use of Very good use of
referencing tools referencing referencin referencing referencing tools in
in Microsoft tools in g tools in tools in Microsoft Word.
Word. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft
Word. Word. Word. Very good quality
No in-text of references used,
citation and very Minimal in- Enough Recent source with proper
Referencing minimal text citation references of references citation and
references. and referencesand used, with reference list for
Major issues in used. Minor citation in proper all facts and
the referencing issues in the the report. reference list. diagrams used.
format. referencing No issue in Limited in-text
format. the citation in the
referencin report.
g format.
No table of Table of Table of Good structure Very good
content and page content exist content and flow of structure and flow
numbering, font but without included documentation of documentation,
Documentation size and type are page numbers, with with appropriate header
not report structure proper appropriate & footer with very
standardized. not page header & good appearance.
standardized. numbering footer.
, Very good
Incomplete Assignment standardiz Good introduction and
assignment requirements ed report introduction conclusion of the
requirements. are partially structure & and conclusion report.
completed. headings. of the report.
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Proper
introductio
n
conclusion
of the
report.

Presentation Components (40%)

0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Marking
Criteria (Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)
Fail)
No emphasis on Limited effort Good Excellent Outstanding effort
creativity in the made to effort effort made to made in designing
design. incorporate made to incorporate a network that
creativity in incorporat creativity in exceeds the
Significant the design. e creativity the design. requirements and
flaws in the in the includes many
design, Some evidence design. Evidence of innovative
Creativity for indicating a lack of innovative creative features.
network design of understanding features or Evidence thought and
of how to solutions, but of creative design skills,
incorporate not enough to thought with several
creativity in incorporate with some innovative
network design. creativity in innovative features
network features included in the
design. included in design.
the design.
Demonstrates Shows some Demonstra Demonstrates Demonstrates a
little or no understanding tes a basic a good very good
understanding of of key network understand understanding understanding of
key network technical ing of key of key network key network
technical concepts but network technical technical concepts.
concepts. lacks the technical concepts.
depth. concepts. Meets all the
Technical Makes Shows a strong requirements of the
concepts for significant Has some Shows knowledge of assignment goes
configuration errors in knowledge of some key ideas and beyond the
applying basic key ideas but knowledge can apply them requirement.
network struggles to of key to complex
concepts. apply them in ideas and problems.
a meaningful can apply
way. them to
simple
problems.

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Provides Provides Provides Provides Provides insightful
incorrect incomplete consistent detailed and and high-level
answers to answers to but limited thoughtful technical answers
questions related questions answers to answers to to questions related
to network related to questions questions to network design
design and network design related to related to and configurations.
Q&A configuration. and network network design
configuration. design and and
configurati configurations.
on.

Limited / no Poor, Adequate Excellent Outstanding

presentation and unprepared, or presentatio presentation presentation skills,
communication minimal n skills, skills, and and well prepared.
skills. presentation and prepared.
skills used. prepared.
Communication
Skills

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