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INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
Group Assigment (70%)

Intakes:
Hand Out Date:
Due Date:
Word Count Limit: 3500 words
Lecturer: Dr. Kamalakannan Machap
Email: dr.kamalakannan@staffemail.apu.edu.my

1. Synopsis
This assignment aim is to allow students to design and configure a LAN topology by applying
basic principles of wired and wireless network, together with configuration of network devices
(including routers & switches) by using Cisco Packet Tracer simulation tool. Students are also
expected to be able to design their IP addressing scheme with subnetting to segment their
network. Part of the practical assessment in this assignment will also be evaluated through
practical test conducted in the mid of the semester.

This assignment is divided into 2 sections.

 Section-1 : Network Design - Group & Individual (70%)
 Section-2 : Practical Test (30%)

2. Assessed Learning Outcomes:

CLO2: Follow instruction to design a local area network and segmenting a network using
simulation tools (P3, PLO2).
CLO3: Work in a team to propose a network design based on the given scenario (A3, PLO5).

Note:
PLO2 –Practical Skills,
PLO5 – Social Skills, Team Skills and Responsibility.

3. Section 1: Network Design & Implementation (70 marks)

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) is one of the well-known private
Universities in Malaysia. The University has decided to expand their business to have a dedicated
training centre managed by APU Corporate Training Services. The new premises is located in South
City area, consists of 2 blocks of building dedicatedly for Corporate Training office, Testing Centre
(Lab), and classroom / labs for training which can also be open to public to rent out for their events
and trainings. There is one server room and staff lounge located in the office building, meanwhile the
training building has cafeteria and a control room for the Technical Assistant to be on standby to
manage and monitor the network.
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You are appointed as a network technician to work with the team in proposing for a suitable network
design for the new premises. As part of your task, work in group to identify the requirement of the
network design and conduct a research to propose for a suitable topology diagram with the necessary
devices, technology and IP addressing scheme to make it work. Your research should include :
 Layout of the building
 Number of hosts (per department / building)
 Justification of the Topology
 IP Adressing scheme
 Network devices
 Performance / Reliability / Security / Manageability controls

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.

General Instructions

1. You are required to complete the assignment in a group of not more than 4 members. No
individual submission is allowed for the 1st attempt.
2. You are required to build a complete computer network environment for the scenario,
supported with a good research work.
3. Design the floor plan using Microsoft Visio and provide configuration of the logical network
diagram using Cisco Packet Tracer. Submit the softcopy of floor plan and network diagram
(configuration) together with the assignment.
4. As part of project management, you are required to develop a Gantt chart (project plan) that
indicates clearly the activities that are required in order for the project to be a success.
5. Attach the completed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Marking Scheme in your final
report. WBS must be signed and agreed by all group members.
6. Your report must be typed using Microsoft Word with Times New Roman font size 12. Word
count 3500 with +/- 10% words. You need to include a word count at the end of the report. Report
should be in 1.5 spacing.
7. The report has to be well presented and should be typed. Submission of reports that are
unprofessional in its outlook will not fare well when marks are allocated.
8. Your report must combine all the deliverables in one coherent document.
9. Ensure that the report is printed on standard A4 (210 X 297 mm) sized paper. Paper weight of 80
grams and above is highly recommended.
10. The report should have a one (1”) margin all around the page as illustrated below:

1 inch 1 inch
1 inch

1 inch

The Typed Text

1 inch

1 inch

1 inch 1 inch

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11. The assignment should attach front cover, table of contents and marking scheme. A transparent
plastic sheet can be placed in front of the report to protect the front cover.
12. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will automatically be awarded zero (0) mark.
13. All information, figures and diagrams obtained from external sources must be referenced using
the Harvard referencing system accordingly.

*IMPORTANT*

You have to hand in your assignment (hardcopy & softcopy) on time with the Coursework
Submission and Feedback Form.

4. Section 2: Practical Test (30 marks)

This section is to evaluate student’s individual practical skills in completing the assignment using
Cisco Packet Tracer as the simulator. The practical test will be focusing on similar scope of Section
1, only that it will be tested individually in the exam condition. The Practical test will evaluate
student’s ability to perform these task:

 Design the network topology (cabling and interfaces)

 Subnetting the IP address (segmenting the network)
 Configuring the interfaces with appropriate IP addressing plan, default gateway and routing.
 Other additional configuration (depending on the scope of the assignment for that intake)

Evaluation will be done through observation during the session and based on successful completion
of all tasks within the given time (2 hours).

Important Instructions:
 Lecturer will evaluate the packet tracer network diagram immediately at the place of practical
test. Students need to ensure that their work has been evaluated before leaving.
 Students are required to save their Cisco Packet Tracer file and submit the softcopy together with
the final assignment.

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5. WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

CLO3: Work in a team to propose a network design based on the given scenario
(PLO5: Social Skills, Team Skills & Responsibility)
Introduction
- Objective / Scope / Limitations
- Assumptions (number of hosts, departments
Section 1 (Team) etc.)
Floor Plan (Layout)
- Justification
- Network Devices

Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4

(Building 1) (Building 1) (Building 2) (Building 2)

Section 1 Topology IP Addressing Topology IP Addressing

(Individual) Justification Justification Justification Justification

Network Network Network Network

Performance Reliability Security Manageability

CLO2: Follow instruction to design a local area network and segmenting a network using simulation tools
(PLO2: Practical Skills)
Cisco Packet Tracer
Building 1 Building 2
(Demo - Section 1)

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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Table: Assessment Criteria (Marks Breakdown)

Students
Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4
Assessment Criteria Name:
TP. No:
Group Assignment
Section 1: Teamwork Skills Weight Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4
Alternate Roles 10
Peer Evaluation
- Good relationship with 5
group members
- Respect and accept
opinions
Progress Report (Week 7) 10
Referencing 5
Section 1: Social Skills &
Weight
Responsibilities
Topology / IP Addressing
15
Justification
Network Characteristics 10

Individual Reflection 5

Section 1: Practical Skills Weight

Demonstration 10

Subtotal Marks 70%

Practical Test
Section 2: Practical Skills Weight Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4
Network diagram (Packet Tracer) 10
IP Addressing Scheme 5
Configuration 10
Ability to complete on time 5
Subtotal Marks 30%

Total Marks 100%

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6. Marking Rubrics

Only for Section 1

0-1.0 1.5-2.0 2.5-3.0 3.5-4.0 4.5-5.0

Criteria Wei Scor
(Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction) ght e
Fail)
No clear Attempt to Able to Clear evidence Very clear
evidence of demonstrate demonstrate the of ability to evidence to
ability to the ability to ability to assume alternate assume alternate
assume assume assume role as a group role as a group
Alternate alternate role alternate roles alternate roles leader and leader and
Roles as a group as a group as a group member to member to 2 10
leader and leader and leader and achieve the demonstrated in
member. member with member with same goal. practice.
limited effect some effect and
and require require minor
improvements. improvements
Not Attends Adequately Attends group Attends group Attends group
group attends group meetings meetings meetings regularly
meetings and meetings. Not regularly and regularly and and arrives on
also no complete arrives on time arrives on time. time.
Peer
contribution group work of but incomplete Completes Contributes 1 5
Evaluation
for the group assignment by of group work. group meaningfully to
work of time. assignments on group discussions
assignment. time. and complete by
time.
Not showing Missed out the Presented the Complete work Very good quality
any progress. progress report progress on presented on of work presented.
schedule. time, but time. However, Well prepared,
showing work need some and not doing last
Progress Incomplete incomplete changes and minute work
2 10
Report work work. Need modifications
presented - has major for
evidence of modifications to improvement.
last minute the work done
work
No in-text Minimal in- Sufficient Recent source of Very good quality
citation and text citation number of references used, of references used,
very minimal and references references and with proper with proper
references. used. Minor citation in the reference list. citation and
Referencing 1 5
Major issues issues in the report. No issue Limited in-text reference list for
in the referencing in the citation in the all facts and
referencing format. referencing report. diagrams used
format. format
Not able to Propose Propose Propose good Propose very good
Topology /
propose for incomplete complete Topology / IP Topology / IP
IP
topology and Topology / IP Topology / IP Addressing plan Addressing plan 3 15
Addressing
IP address Addressing Addressing plan with with justification,
Justification
justification, suitable for APU

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plan for the plan with weak with minimal suitable for APU community with
scenario justification justification community supporting
evidence.
Limited Minimal Sufficient Good discussion Very good
discussion of discussion of discussion of of network discussion of
Network network network network characteristics network
Characterist characteristics characteristics, characteristics with sufficient characteristics but 2 10
ics with no but with limited contribution to with excellent
contribution to contribution to the society contribution to the
the society the society society
No positive Minimal Good values Some good Able to show good
attitude and positive demonstrated in values shown in values such as
good values attitude and in the reflection such responsible
demonstrated good values assignment as responsibility, towards their own
in the demonstrated based on and tolerance. well-being,
reflection through reflection displaying care
Individual report reflection report, but no Good in time and concerns,
1 5
Reflection report. evidence of management tolerance.
time skills but only
management related to own Proactive to
skills in the work. ensure the
work produced. completion of task
for all group
members.
Not turn up Major issues in Minimal issues Successful Successful
for project configuration in configuration network network
demonstration. (some parts are – not fully configuration configuration
unable to working (able to ping to (able to ping to all
ping). according to the all devices) devices)
Demonstrat proposed plan
ion Able to modify Excellent skills in
2 10
Able to modify the network modifying
the network configuration network
configuration without any help configuration
with help of during during
friends during demonstration demonstration
demonstration

Total Marks (Section -1) 70

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Only for Section 2 (Practical Test)

0-1.0 1.5-2.0 2.5-3.0 3.5-4.0 4.5-5.0

Criteria Wei Scor
(Fail) (Marginal (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction) ght e
Fail)
Not chosen any No proper Appropriate Good network Good quality /
devices and devices and devices and design showing complexity of
Network cables for the cables chosen cables chosen complete setting network design.
given network for the given for the given of the network 2 10
Diagram
diagram. network network
diagram. diagram.
No calculation Wrong Incomplete Correct Correct
IP of IP address calculation of calculation of IP calculation of IP calculation of IP
Addressing scheme. IP address address scheme. addressing addressing scheme 5 5
Scheme scheme. scheme. with neat
structure.
Poor Able to show Show good Very good Outstanding
understanding minimal understanding understanding in configuration
on the understanding in configuration. skills, exceeding
Configurati configuration on the configuration, Able to answer the expectation.
2 10
on configuration but minimal most of the
done knowledge on questions Able to answer all
the work questions posed
perfectly.
Not able to Incomplete of Partially Completed in Completed before
Ability to complete the work within completed the order on time. on time.
complete on work on time specific time. work. 5 5
time

Total Marks (Section -2) 30

Comments:

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