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Networking Technology
NQF Level 5
Assignment 1 (of 1)
Total LAN Solution
Weighting: 100%
Hand out date: W/C 23rd September 2013
Submission dates:
Friday 20th December 2013 by 23:55 Hrs
Submission location: Uploaded to VLE as advised
Bradford College.
Design & Technology
HE Computing
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Introduction
This module aims to give learners an understanding of the underlying principles of networking and how they are of vital importance to all IT practitioners.
Assignment brief
As a business grows, there is an increased emphasis on being able to effectively deal with customer requests. This brings with it the need to manage this process and provide a high level of service. This assignment requires you to design a suitable network for Cambridge Communications to support two call centres within their head office. Cambridge Communications are an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and need a robust system putting in place to support all their customers with any query, issue or request that they may have. A diagram of their head office building layout is attached (on a separate sheet).
Task 1
Produce a report and simulated network build that shows your suggested design for the senior management of Cambridge Communications. Ensure that your report and build address the following: -
(a) What is the most suitable network type and network topology for Cambridge Communications? Also, describe the advantages and/or disadvantages in implementing your chosen network type and network topology over other choices available. Explain any factors that have influenced your decision.
(b) Briefly explain issues regarding network security and how it can be implemented.
(c) Produce a diagram that shows the topology of your chosen network followed by a cabling diagram so that the exact layout of your solution can be understood. Ensure that your diagrams include networking devices and components and are suitably labelled.
(d) Produce a list of software, hardware and components required to build your chosen network. Briefly explain the role of each item in your list.
(e) Implement your proposed network, ensuring that all aspects are correctly configured (using Packet Tracer network build tool). Ensure that your build has been troubleshooted, tested, and the outputs of this are provided.
(g) Explain what packets are and how they relate to networking, explaining the whole data transmission process, from source to destination within the LAN and also out onto the Internet. Tie this in with the OSI model.
Your completed report should be uploaded to Moodle by using the appropriate link under the Networking Technology module. Your built network (simulated in Packet Tracer) should also be uploaded using the appropriate link. You should produce no more than 2000 words equivalent for all tasks listed above.
Learner information
PLAGIARISM
PLAGIARISM IS CHEATING AND CAN RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE COURSE AND COLLEGE
Plagiarism is copying from a published text or another student, and passing the work off as your own. You must acknowledge all sources. In text use the HARVARD METHOD with quotation and page numbers for quotes.
Full reference details should be given in the reference list
Unacknowledged paraphrasing may also be plagiarism
IF IN DOUBT SEEK ADVICE
For further information please see Bradford College's Guidelines on Referencing in Academic Writing.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Examine network design and networking approaches including factors that influence the choice of networks.
2. Evaluate data transmission, protocols and security in a network environment to determine a suitable network for a given site.
3. Apply underlying concepts and principles of network design to configure and maintain a local area network.
Assessment weighting
· Task 1 100%
Assessment Criteria
· Depth of analysis of client’s problem
· Justification of network approach and problem identification
· Suitability of hardware, software and cabling solution to address the client’s issues
· Level of technical skill evidenced in completed networking solution
· Clarity, depth and accuracy of your completed report
Work submitted after the deadline date may be penalised under Leeds Metropolitan University Assessment Regulations.
If you feel you will be unable to submit work on time it is in your interest to speak to your Module Tutor and Course Tutor at the earliest possible opportunity. They will advise you on the procedures for seeking an extension and/or applying for mitigating circumstances.
Grading Criteria
Leeds Metropolitan University uses the following indicative taxonomies of achievement.
Excellent Outcome: 70% +
Most of the relevant information/skills accurately deployed.
Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements.
Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.
Above Average Outcome: 60-69%
Most of the relevant information/skills accurately deployed.
Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements.
Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.
Average Outcome: 50-59%
Much of the relevant information/skills mostly accurately deployed.
Adequate grasp of the theoretical/conceptual/practical elements.
Fair integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.
Satisfactory Outcome: 40-49%
No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills.
Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements.
Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.
Unsatisfactory Outcome: 30-39%
Knowledge and understanding at limited level; may be errors both in terms of factual knowledge and understanding; expression of ideas not always clear, and argument/discussion weakly structured.
Unsatisfactory Outcome: 15-29%
Knowledge and understanding at limited level shown by significant errors and/or omissions both in terms of factual knowledge and understanding, with tendency to description rather than analysis; may include inability to express ideas clearly, lack of coherence in terms of structure, inclusion of irrelevant material.
Unsatisfactory Outcome: below 15%
Overall lack of relevant information, descriptive not analytical; may also be repetitive, lack organisation, demonstrate inadequate use of language and inability to construct sentences.
Bradford College.
Design & Technology
HE Computing
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