CSE1VAX

Vendor Certification for Information

Technology A
Assessment 2 – Networking

Objectives
 Set up a small office network, identify devices, network components & media type
used
 Assigning IP addresses to devices connected in a LAN environment
 Identify issues and suggest solutions related to network or internet

Copying, Plagiarism
This is an individual assignment. Students are not permitted to work in a group when writing
this assignment. Plagiarism is the submission of another person’s work in a manner that
gives the impression that the work is their own. La Trobe University treats plagiarism
seriously. When detected, penalties are strictly imposed.

Further information can be found on http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-

integrity/explanation/plagiarism

Submission Guidelines
 Your assignment submission should be typed, not written/drawn by hand.
 Submit the electronic copy of your assignment through the subject LMS.
 Submission after the deadline will incur a penalty of 5% of the final assignment mark
per day capped at 5 days. No assignment will be accepted after 5 days. If you have
encountered difficulties that lead to late submission or no submission, you should
apply for special consideration.

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Scenario
Designing a solution for Shine Dental Clinic (Network Solution)

Tom & Steph has recently opened a new clinic “Shine Dental” in Sydney, Australia. They are committed to
provide quality dental services to people of all age group.

They have four (4) full-time surgeons using surgery rooms, (4) assistants, who will be working with the surgeons
while they are performing surgery and, (3) receptionists/admin staff, who will be performing daily management
of paperwork, admin, client consulting and also handle front desk.

The area for the new office is 250 sqm approximately. For detail dimensions and floor-plan refer to Figure 1

The clinic requires 8 workstations, 1 server and a printer and needed to be installed at the following locations:

 One reception desk with space for to place 2 computers (Workstation 5 & 6),
 One small consulting room (Workstation 7)
 One server room with an extra space to place an additional computer (Server, Workstation 8)
 Four surgery rooms (Workstation 1 – 4)

The entire floor divided with each other by drywall sheets. Office is fully furnished. (except computers,
networking devices and cabling)

The owner of “Shine Dental” has purchased eight (8) desktop computers of the same type. Table 1 shows
the sample specification.

Desktops x 8 Specifications
Processor Brand/Type AMD A10-7800
Acer Aspire TC-series Desktop
RAM 16GB

HDD 1TB
Wired Networking Gigabit Ethernet

Connectivity 1xHDMI, 1xVGA, 3xUSB3.0, 4xUSB

2.0, RJ45
Operating System Windows 10 Pro

Table 1

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The owner of “Shine Dental” has also purchased one (1) server, eight (8) monitors to be connected with
desktops & four (4) overhead screens, with the specifications provided in table 2, table 3 and table 4
simultaneously for your reference.

Server x 1 Specifications
Processor Brand/Type Intel Processor
Acer TS-series Server
RAM 64 GB

HDD 2TB
Wired Networking Gigabit Ethernet

Connectivity 1xHDMI, 1xVGA, 3xUSB3.0, 4xUSB

2.0, RJ45
Operating System Windows 2012 R2

Table 2

Monitors x 8 Specifications
Brand BenQ
BenQ BL2400 series
Display LED-TN

Dimension 579 x 213 x 502 mm

Display resolution 1920 x 1080

Connectivity HDMI, D-sub

Display size 24”

Table 3

Overhead screens x 4 Specifications

Brand Sony
Sony 3200 series
Display LED

Dimension 731.8 x 87.3 x 435 mm

Display resolution 1280 x 720, 1366 x 768

Connectivity DVI, USB, Ethernet, Antenna in

Display size 32”

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 Table 4

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In addition to the computers, he has also want to purchase one LaserJet multifunction printer for
print/copy/scan/fax. The printer should have USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi(n) and other prominent printing and
scanning features.

All computers/server has got a dedicated screen, in addition to that, there are 4 additional overhead screens
attached in the 4 surgery rooms, for patients to view local TV channels while dental surgery is being performed
on the patients. Those 4 screens are also to be attached to the main computers in the surgery room, so that
when surgeons need to display x-rays to show their patents laying on the bed, patents don’t need to get off the
bed to see what the x-rays would look like. Doctors should be able to display x-rays on the overhead screen for
patients, but simply changing the input on TV, your job is to connect the overhead screen/TV to the computer
as extended display or mirror, and also to the Antenna

You are also required to set up backup for all the computers/server, all the backups should run each night and
should get stored at one physical location within the premises, and a copy of the local backup has to be stored
on to the cloud utilizing one of the cloud services. As a consultant you can choose any cloud service of your
choice, but must provide justification for your recommendation.

Assume that you have been hired as a network technician to help in the design and deployment of this network.

Perform the following tasks to support this.

Task 1
To interconnect the desktop computers and connect the overhead screens/TV with the computers and TV
antenna, you have decided to use a wired network. What is the main transmission media, connectors, adaptors
you would use for this? For your recommendation of media, justify your answer by addressing the following

 Speed
 Length
 Ease of installation
 Compatibility with intermediary devices

Your answer must also include transmission media, connectors, adaptors and other necessary devices to help
you implement this successfully

*Tip: You may answer in a form of table to include images, specifications, connections and explanation etc. to
help you cover all points above

Task 2
Waiting customers, should be able to access “Shine Dental” WiFi network for internet usage.

What measures would you take, to make sure that customers using “Shine Dental” internet do not cause
interruption to the clinic’s network

Explain your answer with example, specification, diagram or IP addressing scheme

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Task 3

What are the devices you will need to extend your wired network to also support wireless devices with maximum
speed?

Justify your answer

Task 4
In addition to the Workstations and server, the multifunctional printer needs to be connected to the network.
Would you connect it via a wired media or the wireless media?

Justify your answer. Recommend a make and model of the multifunctional printer as per the customer
requirement

Task 5
Complete Table 5 to assign suitable static IP version 4 addresses to the devices on the network. You have
decided to go with the class C private IP address range 192.168.100.0/24 (except where it is clearly indicated
otherwise).

Device IP address
Workstation_1 1st usable IP address
(Surgery1)
Workstation_2 2nd usable IP address
(Surgery2)
Workstation _3 4th usable IP address
(Surgery3)
Workstation _4 5th usable IP address
(Surgery4)
Workstation _5 7th usable IP address
(Fdesk1)
Workstation _6 8th usable IP address
(Fdesk2)
Workstation _7 10th usable IP address
(Consulting)
Workstation _8 11th usable IP address
(BDesk)
Server_9 14th usable IP address
(Server)
Printer 192.168.200.100/24

Table 5

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Task 6
“Shine Dental” needs to store an image of all workstations and server in one location. Backups need to run
each night, 2 copies of the backups needs to be maintained at Shine Dental premises, and another copy will
be stored on the cloud.

You have decided to install NAS (Network Attached Storage) as a solution. How many hard drives would you
install in NAS and what raid Level would you use & why? Provide a cost-effective solution for the business,
performance is not important

What media would you use to connect NAS to the network and how would you connect it.
For demonstration purposes you can include a computer or a server in packet tracer and label it as NAS and
assign it 13th usable IP address to NAS. Must provide relevant screenshot as an example.

Task 7
Wirelessly configure the most secure protocol (available in packet tracer) to authenticate 2 newly hired part-
time employees “John” & “Steph”, assign 16th and 17th usable IP addresses simultaneously. Users should be
able to easily differentiate the network prior to connecting to the office network. Provide screen shots and justify.

Label John’s laptop as “john_laptop” and Steph’s laptop as “steph_laptop” and configure

Task 8
Implement the network topology (Figure 2 is a partial design to assist you) using packet tracer. You need to
consider the following.

 All devices (Server, workstations, NAS & printer etc.) have their IP addresses and subnet mask
configured, (as per your answer in Task 5, 6 & 7)
 Select the appropriate media in packet tracer and label the connections between the nodes
considering your answers in Tasks 1,2 and 3.
 Use the switch 2960 with 24 ports and two gigabit uplink ports to interconnect the Desktops. (must
connect workstation5, workstation6 & printer to one of the “5 port switch” of your choice & connect
the switch to the 24 port switch)
 A standard wireless access-point is added and configured with security. This wireless access-point
should be then connected to the 24 port switch via a suitable wired media.
 Printer is configured and connected

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Task 9
Test the network using a suitable network utility and verify that all devices can communicate with one another.
Provide screen-shots to verify that you have used the suitable tools for this purpose. Use command line utility
only to test the connectivity

Task 10
On pinging to the server, all computers get reply in 1 ms, but Workstation6 get reply in more than 1 ms. See
ping results below and explain your observation. Provide a solution if you identify an issue.

Task 11
Assume that Woskstation_5 (consulting room) is a Linux box. You have run common command line tools and
receive the following output (Figure 3).

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Use Figure 3 above to answer the following questions:

1. What is the IP version 4 address of this machine?

2. What is the IP version 6 address of this machine?
3. What is the MAC address of this machine?
4. What is the default gateway?
5. Ping command gives following error below and site cannot be opened, give possible
explanations, provide solution if any

Task 12
Assume that the network has been physically setup as you have demonstrated in your packet tracer file (created
in task 8). Users have complained that none of them can print. Using the packet tracer file troubleshoot this
issue and identify what might be causing this. Assume that the printer is a mechanically functional printer and
has no physical defect.

Identify and discuss, answer should be based on Task 5

Task 13

3rd part time employee “Jason” complain that he is unable to connect to the wireless network. He assumed his
laptop should be able to directly find the necessary wireless access-point and connect without any intervention.
Troubleshoot using the packet tracer file and explain to him what might be the cause of the problem.

Add additional device, label it as “Jason_laptop” in packet tracer to demonstrate

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When you have completed, submit the solutions to these tasks via the Upload link in CSE1VAX Assessment:
Networking Assignment on the LMS. You should submit the following:

 Submit your Cisco Packet Tracer based project, named as

xxx_cse1vax_assessment2.pkt (where xxx is your student number).

 Submit your answers to the relevant tasks in a single Word document called
xxx_cse1vax_assessment2.docx (where xxx is your student number) with clearly labelled
headings for each task.

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Assessment 2 - Marking Criteria

0 Point 4 Points 7 Points 10 Points

Task 1 Incorrect/missing selection of Correct selection of media Correct selection of media and Correct selection of media and all
media, connectors, devices and most of the devices but connecting devices, but justifies connecting devices and adaptors, and
and justification incorrect or no justification, incorrectly in relation to some justifies correctly in relation to all criteria
criteria (speed, length, ease of (speed, length, and ease of installation
installation, compatibility with etc)
intermediary devices)

Task 2 Incorrect or no measures or Correct measures provided Correct measures, explanation Measures with examples and images
explanation provided but with limited explanation with examples or demonstration and/or specifications and/or IP
with no examples on how it on how it can be achieved addressing scheme with clear
can be done demonstration on how it can be
achieved

Task 3 Incorrect Justification and Correct identification of wireless Correct identification of wireless Correct Justification and selection of
selection of wireless devices devices, but incorrect/no devices but justified incorrectly in wireless devices and clear and correct
justification or explanation relation to some criteria (speed, justification with examples, models, standard
model, standard, examples etc.) etc.

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 Task 4 Incorrect justification of the Suitable multifunctional printer Correct justification and but example Correct justification and correct example of
Answer recommended in your example of the multifunctional printer is not multifunctional printer
make/model not suitable or suitable or not provided
not example of
multifunctional printer not
provided

Task 5 Up to 2 devices are given 3 to 5 devices are given correct 6 to 7 devices are given correct IP Correct IP addresses given to all the listed
correct IP addresses IP addresses addresses devices

Task 6 Task not attempted or overall Recommended solution is Correct solution, explanation and Correct solution with clear explanation and
incorrect solution with partially correct with not so clear justification, with incorrect/missing justification, with correct and relevant
incorrect specification, explanation or implementation screenshots provided screenshots provided
implementation and/or or demonstration
demonstration

Task 7 Incorrect Justification & Screenshot provided, no Screenshot provided, with partially Correct justification, protocol, correct
protocol mentioned, explanation provided correct answer screenshot
incorrect/no screenshots

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Task 8 Devices not configured as Upto 5 devices correctly 6-10 devices correctly configured All devices correctly configured as
instructed. Incorrect configured, some devices as task 4, correct media instructed, correct media selection,
media selection, not connected, NAS & printer selection, all devices connected, labelled, WAP configured with security,
labelled properly, connected but not printer connected and configured all devices connected, NAS & printer
secondary switch (5 port configured configured and connected
switch) not added or not
connected, WAP
incorrectly configured,
none of the devices
connected, printer not
configured and/or not
connected
Task 9 Incorrect network utility Up to 5 devices communicating 6 – 10 devices successfully All devices communicating successfully with
provided with screenshots, successfully, incorrect utility communicate, correct utility used one another, Correct network utility used
and no communication used with screenshots
between the devices

Task 10 Not attempted or incorrect Correct observation Correct observation and identified Correct observation and identified possible
observation possible reason for its occurrence reason for its occurrence and
Clearly/correctly advised solution if/not
required

Task 11 All 5 parts incorrectly Up to 3 parts correctly Up to 4 parts correctly answered All 5 parts correctly answered, with possible
answered answered solution to part 5 (if/not required)

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 Task 12 Incorrect justification Answer was generalised; Answer is correct as per scenario, Answer is correct, with evidence,
provided however not based on scenario missing evidence, or screenshots explanation and screenshot based on
for troubleshooting printer in Task 5 scenario
connectivity

Task 13 Incorrect justification Answer was generalised, not Answer is correct as per scenario, Correct justification provided regarding non-
provided regarding non- based on scenario missing evidence, or screenshots connectivity to the network, Jason_laptop
connectivity to the network, configured correctly, with screenshot
Jason_laptop not evidence provided
configured or incorrect
configured and added to the
network

TOTAL 130

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