Assignment Cover Sheet
Qualification Module Number and Title
Higher Diploma in Computing and Software CNT4008- Computer Networks /
Engineering (HD in CSE) Network Solution for Honolulu Academy.
Student Name & No. Assessor
Hand out date Submission Date
18/11/2021 10/12/2021
Assessment type Duration/Length of Weighting of Assessment
Report Assessment Type 50%
1500 words One Month
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
Marks Awarded
First assessor
IV marks
Agreed grade
Signature of the assessor Date
FEEDBACK FORM
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Module: Computer Networks
Student:
Assessor:
Assignment: Network Solution for Honolulu Academy.
Strong features of your work:
Areas for improvement:
Marks Awarded:
/100
Learning outcomes covered
LO 01 Explain the fundamentals of networking
LO 02 Explain the functions of networking components
LO 03 Design a client server networked Environment
LO 04 Build and troubleshoot client server networked Environment
Scenario
Scenario
Honolulu Academy is recently started educational organization located in Kurunegala, SriLanka
Main Branch in Colombo. The academy has rented new building to accommodate educational
facility needs and introducing more demanding academy programs as their part of planned
expansion. They are introducing new courses specialization in multimedia technology. The
program which they are proposed to conduct; Diploma in graphics designing, Diploma in
Graphics Animation & Fashion Designing. As per recent expansion, IT requirement has
increased the Honolulu Academy setting up two new computer labs, Staff facility with
computers and servers.
Assume your self as an associate network administrator and you need design the network to meet
the following requirement;
2 computer labs, each lab will consist 20 PC’s
12 PC’s will be allocated to staff
Internet facility will be provided
Lab computer will obtain IP addresses from router DHCP server
Staff computers and Servers will be setup with static IP address
Server will be located in Colombo Branch, following servers are available
4 servers will be setup to provide the services;
o Email server
o Web Server
o DNS server
o File Server
Tasks
1. Describe the host IP address configuration components, discuss the terms below in your
own words
a) Classless and Class full IP address
b) Subnet mast
c) Default Gateway
d) DNS
e) Public IP vs Private IP
(LO1) (20 Marks)
2. Design a suitable network and match your design with Honolulu Academy specification
in Packet Tracer Ver 6.2
a. Need to show your detailed network diagram clearly in packet tracer (include just
4 pc’s per lab, 6 pc’s for staff) , Fulfill the above scenario requirement
b. Provide screenshots of troubleshooting steps (Ping)
c. Configure servers Email and Web, all client must be able communicate with the
servers (MUST INCLUDE SCREENSHOTS)
(LO3) (LO4) (30 Marks)
3. Discuss DHCP service the Benefits, Protocol (Technical Background).
a) Critically analyze real-time enterprise deployment method of DHCP Server
(Component, Software Platform)
(LO2) (20 Marks)
4. Explain OSI reference model along with protocols, Discuss Network Layer (Layer3) &
Transport Layer (Layer 4), Discus the protocols in client Server model for following
application service.
a. Web Service
b. Email Service
c. DNS service
d. File Transfer Services
(LO3, LO2, LO1) (20 Marks)
5. Recommend suitable security solution; describe Layer 3 Layer 4 limiting network access
(firewall access rules) for above scenario to protect the server network.
a. Critically analyze how a real enterprise network filters solution.
b. Suggest a suitable troubleshooting methods for large network environment
(LO2, LO4) (10 Marks)
Assessment Criteria
This submission will be assessed as follows Total marks Marks obtained by
Allocated the student for the
answer provided
TASK 01 20
TASK 02 30
TASK 03 20
TASK 04 20
TASK 05 10
Total Marks 100
Guidelines for the report format
Submission format Report
Paper Size: A4
Words: 3000 words
Printing Margins: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch
Binding Margin: ½ Inch
Header and Footer: 1 Inch
Basic Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Font Style: Times New Roman
Referencing should be done strictly using Harvard system
All citation should be given as per "Harvard Referencing Style" for Text, Tables and
Figures
Late submission will be penalized
Please refer to the ICBT HND student handbook for further details
Improper report structure will lead to maximum of 15% reduction in the total
marks.
Note: Any kind of copying and plagiarized text will lead to automatic Re-submission
Marking Scheme
Task-1 contains 20 marks
Marks Marks
Criteria Available Obtain
Poor
4
Poor identification of IP configuration requirement /4
Satisfactory
Discuss the above terms on IP address configuration
5
with little understanding /5
Good
Discuss the above terms on IP address configuration
5
with better understanding /5
Excellent
Detail identification and understanding proven IP
6
configuration /6
Task-2 contains 30 marks
Criteria Marks Marks
Available Obtain
Poor
Poor diagram, shown device connectivity 4 /4
Poor configuration of above requirement
Satisfactory
Good logical Diagram 4 /4
At least one network service configured successfully
Good
Followed a good device naming technique
Selected a proper IP range to match the requirement 12 /12
and display IP address in logical Diagram
Excellent
All services configures successfully
Shows logical interconnectivity between devices. 10 /10
Good IP address assignment
Very good explanation of the design
Task- 3 contains 20 marks
Marks Marks
Criteria Available Obtain
Poor
4
Poor identification of DHCP service /4
Satisfactory
Discuss the technical background of DHCP
5
Basic identification of DHCP component /5
Good
Proper identification of services which needed all /5
DHCP components 5
Proper identification of DHCP client server component
Excellent
Enterprise justification of DHCP usage
6
Analyse enterprise requirement to deploy DHCP in /6
large organization
Task- 4 contains 20 marks
Marks Marks
Criteria Available Obtain
Poor
4
Poor OSI model explanation /4
Satisfactory
Basic explanation of OSI model 5 /5
Discuss network protocols
Good
Discuss network protocols in terms of the given
scenario /6
6
Good explanation of OSI model Layer 3 and Layer 4
Map all given client and server services used in
network design with OSI model
Excellent
Excellent explanation of OSI model with good 5
understanding in own words describing all services /5
Task- 5 contains 10 marks
Marks Marks
Criteria Available Obtain
Poor
2
Poor identification of security requirement /2
Satisfactory
2
Basic identification of state full packet filter /2
Good
Good understanding proven in packet filtration 2 /2
techniques
Excellent
Enterprise requirement analysis of packet filtration 4 /4
Technique
