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FACULTY OF HIGHER
EDUCATION
Assignment (PART II)
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks
Trimester 3 2017
Assignment Part II – Group Assignment:
Date Due: Friday Week 12, by 5:00 PM
Marks: Weighting 15%
Word limit: 2000-2500 words equivalent
Student Name (Block letters) Student Number:
___________________________ _____________
___________________________ _____________
___________________________ _____________
___________________________ _____________
HOLMES
INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER
EDUCATION
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 3 2017
1
Purpose of the assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to exercise and develop skills required to analyse
and design networks to address the need of clients. In this assessment, students will
be able to
Understand the basic concepts and principles of technology relating to
electronic data communications and computer networking
Demonstrate a basic understanding of terminology of network
communications technology, network operating systems and network
applications
Articulate the difference between different types of network configurations
and indicate the situations in which various options are best/most appropriate
Understand and explain different role of networking and network operating
systems for information systems
Appreciate the need for different types of networks
Assignment requirements:
All three scenarios should be addressed. Use the instructions within each scenario to
prepare a report. Each scenario has a discussion component and a network prototype
component. Please present the discussion components in a Word document and
screenshots of the network prototypes. Network prototypes should be submitted as .pkt
files.
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Scenario 1:
You must install a network with 20 computers for a new business that wants to run
TCP/IP and have access to the Internet. The ISP in town will assign you only two public
IP addresses, so you decide to assign the computers addresses in the range of
172.16.1.1/16 to 172.16.1.125/16. You also need to install a network monitoring tool
on the central server to monitor network activities which shows status of each
computer in the network. You need to report the following to your supervising boss
before you are assigned with the project.
Requirements
Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
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Scenario 2:
You are hired as a consultant to place a WiFi network (for 50-60 customers) for which
you need to carry out WiFi scanning, to notify you of all the nearest and closest Access
points (APs), as well as to identify if the networks are 802.11/a, 802.11/b, 802.11/g.
Also, its main features should include AP information (SSID, MAC Address) and signal
quality chart. Your wireless network should be supported by 2 servers (Web and email
servers) that are connected to LAB of 20 users. You need to report the following to
your supervising boss before you are assigned to the project.
Requirements
Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
Scenario 3:
You have been called in to consult on a new network design for CNT Books. The
requirements of this design are summarized as follows:
The building has three floors.
There are 300 user workstations and 10 servers.
Users must be grouped according to the projects they’re working on, but the
users for each project are located on all three floors.
There must be fault tolerance for communicating between the floors.
Performance analyzing tool to evaluate performance and QoS of the network.
Requirements:
Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
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Assignment Submission:
Assignment PART II Date Due: Friday Week 12 by 5:00 PM
Assignment Submission Guideline:
Please submit your softcopy online using the respective Blackboard assignment
submission link. Only one submission per group can be made on Blackboard.
In your group submission please include:
A Word document, including
– Discussion component from Scenario 1
– Discussion component from Scenario 2
– Discussion component from Scenario 3
– Screenshots of Network prototypes from all three scenarios (not
included in the word limit)
Three .pkt files, one for each scenario, created in Packet Tracer
Marking criteria Weighting
Discussion component – hardware and software requirements and
network prototype descriptions (from all three scenarios)
5%
Network prototypes (from all three scenarios) 10%
TOTAL Weight 15%
Assessment Feedback:
ReflectiveEssay Assignment – Individual Assignment
For this assignment, you are required to write 5 reflective essays, each of 300 – 400 words length. These essays
would be based on the videos that are part of the learning material for this unit. You are required to choose ANY
five of the videos and write a reflection on each of the chosen videos. Each of these essays will account for 6%
of your semester grade (all five together determine 30% of your trimester grade).
The purpose of the reflection essay is to encourage a deeper exploration of the learning videos. Focus on
interpreting a specific aspect of the videos rather than skimming the surface or giving general comments or
opinions. A good starting point is to briefly identify how the ethical views/concepts impacted you, then move on
to a critical approach, theme, or analysis of basic elements (such as identifying how the video’s point of view and
the ethical concepts taught are presented). Support your reflection with personal observations, reasoning and
academic references.
Due Date: Friday, Week 11 – 11.55pm
Essay requirements: Your essay should be between 1500 and 2000 words in length. In addition, you should:
Ensure your main idea is clear (what is your insight?)
Engage the reader by using personal anecdotes
Effectively use dialogue to help the reader understand your subject
Support your reflections with personal observations and reasoning
Clearly document sources using Harvard referencing style
Conclude your essay by doing more than just summarizing what you’ve learnt so far. Revise to clarify and
strengthen your reflections and edit to remove errors in spelling, grammar and mechanics so your writing is clear
and readable.
Format:
Please submit the following in a folder:
At least one previous draft in the draft submission folder to assess the similarity level using SafeAssign.
The final submission of your essay should be formatted with default Microsoft Word margins, double-
spaced, and printed in Times New Roman or Arial font size 12. This should be submitted in the final
submission folder.
Reflective essay marking rubric
Criteria Superior (4.6 – 6.0 points) Sufficient (2.6 – 4.5 points) Minimal (1- 2.5 points) Unacceptable (0 points)
Depth of
Reflection
Response demonstrates an
in-depth reflection on, and
personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
video.
Viewpoints and
interpretations are
insightful and well
supported. Clear, detailed
examples are provided, as
applicable.
Response demonstrates a
general reflection on, and
personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
video. Viewpoints and
interpretations are
supported. Appropriate
examples are provided, as
applicable.
Response demonstrates
a minimal reflection on,
and personalization of,
the theories, concepts,
and/or strategies
presented in the video.
Viewpoints and
interpretations are
unsupported or
supported with flawed
arguments. Examples,
when applicable, are
not provided or are
irrelevant to the
assignment.
Response demonstrates a
lack of reflection on, or
personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
video. Viewpoints and
interpretations are
missing, inappropriate,
and/or unsupported.
Examples, when
applicable, are not
provided.
Required
Components
Response includes all
components and meets or
exceeds all requirements
indicated in the
instructions. Each
question or part of the
assignment is addressed
thoroughly.
Response includes all
components and meets all
requirements indicated in
the instructions. Each
question or part of the
assignment is
addressed.
Response is missing
some components
and/or does not fully
meet the requirements
indicated in the
instructions. Some
questions or parts of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Response excludes
essential components
and/or does not address
the requirements
indicated in the
instructions. Many parts
of the assignment are
addressed minimally,
inadequately, and/or not
at all.
Structure
Writing is clear, concise,
and well organized with
excellent
sentence/paragraph
construction. Thoughts
are expressed in a
coherent and logical
manner. There are minor
spelling, grammar, or
syntax errors in the
reflection.
Writing is mostly clear,
concise, and well organized
with good
sentence/paragraph
construction. Thoughts are
expressed in a coherent and
logical manner. There are
few spelling, grammar, or
syntax errors in the
reflection.
Writing is unclear
and/or disorganized.
Thoughts are not
expressed in a logical
manner. There are
major spelling,
grammar, or syntax
errors in the reflection.
Writing is unclear and
disorganized. Thoughts
ramble and make little
sense. There are
numerous spelling,
grammar, or syntax
errors throughout the
response.
Evidence and
Practice
Response shows strong
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and
insights gained
throughout the entire
video. The implications of
these insights for the
respondent’s overall
understanding are
thoroughly detailed, as
applicable.
Response shows evidence
of synthesis of ideas
presented and insights
gained throughout the entire
video. The implications of
these insights for the
respondent’s overall
understanding are
presented, as applicable.
Response shows little
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and
insights gained
throughout the entire
video. Few implications
of these insights for the
respondent’s overall
understanding are
presented, as
applicable.
Response shows no
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and
insights gained
throughout the entire
course. No implications
for the respondent’s
overall understanding are
presented, as applicable.
Adherence to
format
guidelines
Adheres to the guidelines
in all ways.
Adheres to most of the
guidelines.
Adherence to format
guidelines
Submitted late or does
not adhere to any of the
guidelines.
FACULTY OF HIGHER
EDUCATION
Assignment One (PART I)
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks
Trimester 3 2017
Assignment Part I – Individual:
Date Due: Friday Week 10, by 5:00 PM)
Marks: Weighting 15%
Word limit: 1000-1500 words equivalent
Student Name (Block letters) Student Number:
___________________________ _____________
HOLMES
INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER
EDUCATION
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks T3 2017
1
Purpose of the assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to exercise and develop skills required to analyse
and design networks to address the need of clients. In this assessment, students will
be able to
Understand the basic concepts and principles of technology relating to
electronic data communications and computer networking
Demonstrate a basic understanding of terminology of network
communications technology, network operating systems and network
applications
Articulate the difference between different types of network configurations
and indicate the situations in which various options are best/most
appropriate
Understand and explain different role of networking and network operating
systems for information systems
Appreciate the need for different types of networks
Assignment requirements:
All three scenarios should be addressed. Use the instructions within each scenario to
prepare a report.
——————————————————————————————————-
Scenario 1:
You must install a network with 20 computers for a new business that wants to run
TCP/IP and have access to the Internet. The ISP in town will assign you only two
public IP addresses, so you decide to assign the computers addresses in the range of
172.16.1.1/16 to 172.16.1.125/16. You also need to install a network monitoring tool
to the central server to monitor network activities which shows status of each
computer in the network. You need to report the following to your supervising boss
before you are assigned with the
project.
Part I:
Identify a freeware tool that can monitor the entire network and show status
of each computer in the network. Install and explore this
freeware.
Produce a report which details the identified tool and its features. You should
use a number of screenshots of the tool and its features that will help you to
monitor network activities.
Scenario 2:
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You are hired as a consultant to place a WiFi network (for 50-60 customers) for
which you need to carry out WiFi scanning, to notify you of all the nearest and
closest Access points (APs), as well as identify if the networks are 802.11/a, 802.11/b
or 802.11/g. Also, its main features should include AP information (SSID, MAC
Address) and signal quality chart. Your wireless network should be supported by 2
servers (Web and email servers) that are connected to LAB of 20 users. You need to
report the following to your supervising boss before you are assigned with the
project.
Part I:
Identify a freeware tool for wifi scanning that can report all the required
activities mentioned in the case details of scenario 2. Install and explore this
freeware.
Produce a report which details the identified tool and its features. You should
use a number of screenshots of the tool and its features that will help you to
monitor network activities.
Scenario 3:
You have been called in to consult on a new network design for CNT Books. The
requirements of this design are summarized as follows:
The building has three floors.
There are 300 user workstations and 10 servers.
Users must be grouped according to the projects they’re working on, but the
users for each project are located on all three floors.
There must be fault tolerance for communicating between the floors.
Performance analyzing tool to evaluate performance and QoS of the network.
Part I:
Identify a freeware tool for performance and QoS evaluation tool. Install and
explore this freeware.
Produce a report which details the identified tool and its features. You should
use a number of screenshots of the tool and its features that will help you to
monitor network activities.
Assignment Submission:
Assignment PART I Date Due: Friday Week 10 by 5:00 PM
Assignment Submission Guideline: Please submit your softcopy on Blackboard via
the assignment submission link.
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The report outline should be:
Introduction
Justification of the tool choice (how does this tool fit with the requirements
in all three scenarios?)
Tools’ features that are important for the scenarios
o Use screenshots in this section and describe each features
Conclusion
Marking criteria Weighting
Discussion of the chosen freeware tools (from all three scenarios) 3%
Discussion of the tools’ features and their suitability for the requirements
(from all three scenarios)
12%
TOTAL Weight 15%
Assessment Feedback:
