ASSIGNMENT 2 FRONT SHEET

Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing

Unit number and title Unit 2: Networking Infrastructure
Submission date Date Received 1st submission
Re-submission Date Date Received 2nd submission
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Class GCH1101 Assessor name Ha Trong Thang

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P5 P6 P7 P8 M3 M4 D2 D3
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Task 1 - Provide a logical/physical design of the networked system with clear explanation and
addressing table (P5) 4
1 Network design 4
1.1 Logical design 4
1.2 Physical design 4
1.3 Difference between logical and physical design. 4
2 User requirements for general network design 5
2.1 Requirements for general network design 5
2.2 Requirements of assignment scenario: 5
3 Logical design of the network based on the specific requirements of the user. 6
4.Physical design of this network based on the specific requirements of the user. 7
5. Address table of the network devices 8
Task 2 - Evaluate the design to meet the requirements (P6) 9
1.Test plan 9
2. Evaluate my network design 11
Task 2.1 - Install and configure network services and applications on your choice (M3) 12
1.Config FTP server 12
2.Testing 15
Task 3 - Implement a networked system based on a prepared design (P7) 22
1.Config router 22
2.Config server 29
2.1 DNS server 29
2.2 Mail server 30
2.3 DHCP server 33
2.4 FTP server 34
3.Diagram 37
Task 4 - Document and analyse test results against expected results (P8) 42
1.Log book 42
2.Test result 44
2.1 Ping PC 1 to PC 4 44
2.2 Ping PC 1 to PC 9 45
2.3 Ping PC 1 to PC 24 46
2.4 Ping 1 to PC 36 47
2.5 Ping PC1 to PC 61 48
2.6 Ping PC 36 to PC 9 49
2.7 Ping PC to server 50
2.8 Check FTP sẻver 51
2.9 Check Mail server 52
2.10 Check DHCP server 54
2.11 test DHCP server 55
2.12 Test DNS server 56
Task 4.1 - Recommend potential enhancements for the networked systems (M4) 58
Task 1 - Provide a logical/physical design of the networked
system with clear explanation and addressing table (P5)
1 Network design

Systems design falls within the area of network design, which focuses on mechanisms for
transferring data. Similar to other design disciplines for systems, network design begins with
analysis, during which requirements are created, and ends before implementation, during which
the system (or relevant system component) is built. Satisfying data communication needs while
reducing costs is the target of network design. Based on geographic specifics and the kind of
data that needs to be sent, requirement scope might vary greatly from one network design
project to another.

1.1 Logical design

The way that data connections function across the computer network is the main emphasis of
logical topology diagrams, which also show how devices communicate with one another. Despite
the fact that the diagram will feature nodes comparable to those found in a physical network
diagram, such as servers, routers, and switches, the lines in the diagram reflect data flow rather
than actual physical cabling. To represent their WAN, LAN, AWS, Cisco, and other settings,
administrators can develop a variety of logical network diagrams, including maps. These
diagrams could be quite in-depth or give a broad picture. Administrators have a better
understanding of network topology and performance and are better able to pinpoint problem areas
when they have these diagrams in hand, particularly those that display up/down status warnings.

1.2 Physical design

The physical devices and the cable connections connecting them are the main emphasis when you
diagram your physical network topology. Workstations, servers, routers, and switches are just a
few examples of the pieces that make up a physical network architecture diagram. Cable
connections are represented by the lines connecting these elements. In a sense, since you're
showing how the actual pieces are arranged and connected in a physical sense, this is the most
"true" portrayal of your network. But drawing this kind of diagram isn't always the best idea.
Understanding how data operates in your network, which frequently deviates from the underlying
physical arrangement, and how it is transported between devices is frequently more crucial.

1.3 Difference between logical and physical design.

There are three main major differences between logical design and physical design.
Firstly,while logical design is a high-level design and doesn't provide any detail, physical
design is highly detailed. Secondly, Physical design is more graphical than textual and it can
comprise both whereas,logical design can be text-based, graphic-based, or both. Thirdly,a
physical design concentrates on particular solutions and describes how they are put together or
configured. A logical design, in contrast, concentrates on satisfying the design aspects, such as
risks, requirements, constraints, and assumptions.

2 User requirements for general network design

2.1 Requirements for general network design

Generally, the system should adapt to users and their environment, allow quick and reliable
information access and transfer, and provide the user with quality service. This suggests the
following fundamental prerequisites: Timeless,Interactivity,Reliability,Presentation quality,
Affordability ,Functionality, , Supportability Future growth

2.2 Requirements of assignment scenario:

● People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 5 higher

managers including the academic heads and the programme managers, and 3 computer
network administrators.
● Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, and 3 printers.
● Building: 3 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT
labs – one lab located on the first floor and another located on the second floor.
With 3 floor i will divide:

The ground floor includes : IT room(3 computers, 4 server), Higher managers room(5PC, 1
printer), Marketing room(12PC,1printer),Teacher room(15 PC , 1 printer).

Floor 1: Lab 1 room ( 25 computers)

Floor 2: Lab 2 room (25 computers)

I will use 3 routers are connected to each other through a ring structure

Goal: Every computer has access to the Internet and is capable of online communication and
All computers can be accessed by the administrator.
3 Logical design of the network based on the specific requirements of the user.

Figure 1 - Logical design

On the ground floor I divided it into 4 rooms: IT room, Higher manager room,Teacher room and
Marketing room.Lab 1 All of room are used star topology

● IT room: 3 PC and 4 server

● Higher manager: 5 PC and 1 printer
● Teacher room: 15 PC and 1 printer
 ● Marketing room: 12 PC and 1 printer

4.Physical design of this network based on the specific requirements of the user.

Figure 2 - Physical design

Explanation:Im using hybrid topology for physical design because it easily to modify and update
according to requirement of users
5. Address table of the network devices

Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Def. Gateway

IP
Address

R1 Fa0/0 192.168.4.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

Fa0/1 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

S0/0/0 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

S0/0/1 192.168.11.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

R2 Fa0/0 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

Fa0/1 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

S0/0/1 192.168.11.2 255.255.255.0 N/A

R3 Fa0/0 192.168.5.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

Fa0/1 192.168.6.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

S0/0/0 192.168.10.2 255.255.255.0 N/A

PC1-PC3 (IT NIC 192.168.1.2-4 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

room)

PC4-PC8(Hi NIC 192.168.2.2-6 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.1

gher manager
room)
 PC9-PC23(Tea NIC 192.168.3.2-16 255.255.255.0 192.168.3.1
che r room)

NIC 192.168.4.2-13 255.255.255.0 192.168.4.1

PC24-PC35(
Mark eting
room)

NIC 192.168.5.2-26 255.255.255.0 192.168.5.1

PC36-PC60(
Lab 1)

NIC 192.168.6.2-26 255.255.255.0 192.168.6.1

PC61-PC85(
Lab 2)

Printer 1 NIC 192.168.2.30 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.1

Printer 2 NIC 192.168.3.30 255.255.255.0 192.168.3.1

Printer 3 NIC 192.168.4.30 255.255.255.0 192.168.4.1

server DNS 192.168.1.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

server Mail 192.168.1.6 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

server DHCP 192.168.1.7 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

server FTP 192.168.1.8 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

Task 2 - Evaluate the design to meet the requirements (P6)

1.Test plan

test test plan description

case

1 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 4 in Higher manager Click to command prompt in PC and enter

room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.2.2’ in PC 1 and “ping
192.168.1.2” in PC 4
2 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 9 in Teacher room Click to command prompt in PC and enter
and vice versa command “ping 192.168.3.2’ in PC 1 and “ping
192.168.1.2” in PC 9

3 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 24 in Marketing Click to command prompt in PC and enter

room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.4.2’ in PC 1 and “ping
192.168.1.2” in PC 24

4 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 36 in Lab 1 room Click to command prompt in PC and enter

and vice versa command “ping 192.168.5.2’ in PC 1 and “ping
192.168.1.2” in PC 36

5 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 61 in lab 2r room Click to command prompt in PC and enter

and vice versa command “ping 192.168.6.2’ in PC 1 and “ping
192.168.1.2” in PC 61

6 ping PC 4 in Higher manager room to PC 9 in Click to command prompt in PC and enter

Teacher room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.3.2’ in PC 4 and “ping
192.168.2.2” in PC 9

7 ping PC 4 in Higher manager room to PC 24 in Click to command prompt in PC and enter

Marketing room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.4.2’ in PC 4 and “ping
192.168.2.2” in PC 24

8 ping PC 4 in Higher manager room to PC 36 in Click to command prompt in PC and enter

Lab 1 room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.5.2’ in PC 4 and “ping
192.168.2.2” in PC 36

9 ping PC 4 in Higher manager room to PC 61 in Click to command prompt in PC and enter

Lab 2 room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.6.2’ in PC 4 and “ping
192.168.2.2” in PC 61

10 ping PC 9 in Teacher room to PC 24 in Click to command prompt in PC and enter

Marketing room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.4.2’ in PC 9 and “ping
192.168.3.2” in PC 24

11 ping PC 9 in Teacher room to PC 36 in Lab 1 Click to command prompt in PC and enter

room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.5.2’ in PC 9 and “ping
192.168.3.2” in PC 36

12 ping PC 9 in Teacher room to PC 61 in Lab 2 Click to command prompt in PC and enter

room and vice versa command “ping 192.168.6.2’ in PC 9 and “ping
192.168.3.2” in PC 61
 13 ping PC to server Click to command prompt in PC and enter
command “ping 192.168.1.5-8’

14 test email server by sending email from PC 1 to click to email in PC, configure mai and send a email
PC 4 to testl

15 test DHCP server change ip PC1 to DHCP

2. Evaluate my network design

Advantages:

● All of PC can connect and communicate with each other

● From the original design, you may more quickly increase the number of users and PCs while
minimizing any potential downtime.
● The range of task response times will be significantly more efficient and prevent situations like
loss data when transmission
● Minimize security risks while boosting performance and efficiency.
● Cost optimization

Disadvantages:

● Don’t have firewall that can lead to hacker can attack

● There are not many services for users yet

Solutions:

● Upgrade security system like firewall

● Build more server to provide services for users
● Maintain the system regularly to ensure it works effectively and safely
Task 2.1 - Install and configure network services and applications
on your choice (M3)
1.Config FTP server
● First I config FTP server with ip 192.168.1.8 ,subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Figure 3 - Config ftp server

● DNS server is 192.168.1.5

Figure 2 - Config ftp server

● After that click to service and create username and password

Figure 3 - create username and password

2.Testing

● Click to PC 1 in IT room and create a txt file and save

Figure 4 - Create a file

● Click to command prompt and enter command “ping 192.168.1.8” to check connection to server
 Figure 5 - Test connection

● access to server FTP by command “ftp 192.168.1.8” then program will require you to
enter username and password
 Figure 6 - access to server

● After that i will put file helloworld.txt which i create above to server by command “put
helloworld.txt”
 Figure 7 - put file to server

● and here is result

 Figure 8 - result

● Next, i will download file in PC 4 in Higher manager room.Access to FTP server and enter
command “get helloworld.txt”.
 Figure 9 - Download file

● Here is result that proof we download successful

Figure 10 - Result of downloading
Task 3 - Implement a networked system based on a prepared
design (P7)
1.Config router
Step 1 : Erase and reload router

Figure 11 - erase and reload router

Step 2: Enter privileged EXEC mode and global configuration mode

Figure 12 - Config mode

Step 3:Host name and disable DNS lookup

Do the same way with router R2 and R3

Step 4: Configure the EXEC mode password

Do the same with router R2 and R3

Figure 13 - Configure the EXEC mode password

Step 5: Configure the console password on the router

Do the same way with router R2,R3

Figure 14 - Configure the console password on the router

Step 6: Configure the password for the virtual terminal lines

Figure 15 - Configure the password for the virtual terminal lines

Step 7: Configure the interface Fast Ethernet and Serial

Figure 16 - Configure the interface Fast Ethernet and Serial R1

With R2

Figure 17 - Configure the interface Fast Ethernet and Serial R2

 With R3:

Figure 18 - Configure the interface Fast Ethernet and Serial R3

Step 7: Config ip route

R1:

Figure 19 - configure ip route R1

R2:

Figure 20 - configure ip route R2

R3:
 Figure 21 - configure ip route R3

2.Config server

2.1 DNS server

Set ip address of DNS server: 192.168.1.5

Figure 22 - Turn on DNS service

Add a web cisco.com to test, gmail.com to use mail service

2.2 Mail server

Config mail server with ip 192.168.1.6

DNS server: 192.168.1.5

Figure 23 - Email server

Create 2 email with domain name: “gmail.com” to test

after that configure mail in pc 1 in IT room

Figure 24 - configure mail in pc 1

Configure mail in pc 4:

Figure 25 - configure mail in pc 4

2.3 DHCP server

Figure 26 - Add DHCP service

2.4 FTP server

Figure 27 - FTP service

Create a username and password to test

3.Show ip route

R2:

Figure 28 - Show ip route R2

R1:

Figure 29 - Show ip route R1

R3:

Figure 30 - Show ip route R3

3.Diagram

● Ground floor :using 4 switch connected to 2 router

Figure 28 - ground floor

 ● IT room :

Figure 29 - IT room

IT room includes 3 PC and 4 server are connected to switch is used for 3 computer network
administrators.

● Higher manager room:

 Figure 30 - Higher manager room

Higher manager room include 5 PC ,1 printer are connected to switch is used for 5 higher managers
including the academic heads and the programme managers,

● Teacher room
 Figure 31 - Teacher room

Teacher room include 15 PC ,1 printer are connected to switch is used for 15 teachers

● Marketing room

Figure 32 - Marketing room

Marketing room include 12 PC, 1 printer are connected to switch is used for 12 marketing and
administration staff
 ● Lab 1

Figure 33 - Lab 1

Lab 1 include 25 PC are connected to switch is used for student

● Lab 2

Figure 34 - Lab 2

Lab 1 include 25 PC are connected to switch is used for student

Task 4 - Document and analyse test results against expected results
(P8)
1.Log book

1. Consider and analyze given scenario table

2 design logical diagram,physical diagram and addressing tables

3. Use suitable cable to connect between pc,switch,router according to the diagram that designed
before.

4. Erase and reload startup config on router

5. Set ip for PC,router,server,printer according to addressing table

6. Configure basic tasks on router

7. Configure Fastethernet interface and Serial interface

8. Configure ip route on Router 1,2,3 and check connection by command “show ip route”

9. Configure server DNS,DHCP,Mail,FTP

10. Testing connection of all pc and make sure all pc can connect together by ping command

11. Testing connection between pc and server

12. Testing each of server

13. List solutions to upgrade and expand in the future

test test plan Expected result Actual result Result
case

1 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 4 in Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

Higher manager room loss

2 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 9 in Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

teacher room loss

3 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 24 Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

in Marketing loss

4 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 36 Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

in lab 1 loss

5 ping PC 1 in IT room to PC 61 Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

in lab 2 loss

6 ping all PC to 4 server Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

loss

7 ping all remaining pc together Successfully with 0% As expected Pass

loss

8 Check FTP server Login successfully , As expected Pass

Put a file successfully,
Download file
successfully

9 Check DHCP server PC receive ip add As expected Pass

from DHCP server

10 Check Mail server PC can send and As expected Pass

receive mail

11 Check DNS server Access a web from pc As expected Pass

2.Test result

2.1 Ping PC 1 to PC 4

Figure 35 - Test ping pc 1 to pc 4

In the first time packets loss 1 but in second time it is 0% loss

2.2 Ping PC 1 to PC 9

Figure 36 - Test ping pc 1 to pc 9

In the first time packets loss 1 but in second time it is 0% loss

2.3 Ping PC 1 to PC 24

Figure 37 - Test ping pc 1 to pc 24

Ping successfully with 0% loss

2.4 Ping 1 to PC 36

Figure 37 - Test ping pc 1 to pc 36

In the first time packets loss 1 but in second time it is 0% loss

2.5 Ping PC1 to PC 61

Figure 38 - Test ping pc 1 to pc 61

In the first time packets loss 1 but in second time it is 0% loss

2.6 Ping PC 36 to PC 9

Figure 39 - Test ping pc 36 to pc 9

Ping successfully with 0% loss

2.7 Ping PC to server

Figure 40 - Test ping pc 1 to DNS server and Mail server

Now all pc can communicate with each other and meets the original requirements
2.8 Check FTP sẻver

Figure 41 - Test FTP server

All pc can access to FTP server to login and put a file or download file
2.9 Check Mail server

Figure 42 - Test Mail server

Compose a mail from pc 9 and send it to pc 4

 Figure 43 - Test Mail server

PC 4 receive mail successfully

Now all of pc can send and receive mail

2.10 Check DHCP server

Figure 44 - Test Mail server

2.11 test DHCP server

Figure 45 - Test DHCP server

2.12 Test DNS server

I will try access to cisco.com

Figure 46 - Test DNS server

Figure 47 - access to cisco.com
After testing and fixing the problem ,all devices can ping and connect through the tests mentioned
above. With the test plan I can easily upgrade or modify the system.

Task 4.1 - Recommend potential enhancements for the networked

systems (M4)
● The /24 subnet mask results in unmanageable IP addresses for improvements. The business might
add new routers to address this issue, set aside specific buildings for different departments, and
utilize a different subnet mask to control the functionality of each component. Thus, managing
buildings becomes simple for network infrastructure managers. The business may use a hardware
firewall for security purposes and set up rules to protect itself from outside attackers.

● Visibility into layer 7 data flows is becoming more and more essential as modern networks'
complexity rises and they start to operate at higher layers of the OSI model. Make sure you have
the required network performance monitoring tools in place when planning your new network so
that you can easily identify and swiftly fix application-specific issues. The use of proactive
automation approaches can assist discover common issues, making them simple to fix. Switches
and more access points will be introduced as the network expands, which will help your
organization and business grow as well as the outcome of your business.

● Your network devices run quickly and efficiently due to switches. To keep everything functioning
smoothly as your business and network expand, you'll need to upgrade and expand your switches.
Better application sharing across networks and locations, more access to real-time data, and
improved network management are all possible with switches that are operating at their peak
efficiency.

● Implementing a wireless router: The network is set up with a wired router, but with the most recent
advancements in wireless router technology, you can transmit files from one source to another
without the need for a USB port or any other form of port or lugging around various devices.
Nowadays, your devices have many clouds like OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud where you
may store and let other people see your information without needing to have a single device for
adding a port, sharing files, and then removing it.With the development of wireless routers, they
are can provide you a ton of speed without requiring any cables to be connected to your device. All
you need is your smartphone, and you may move freely from one location to another within the
necessary range without worrying about anything, such as speed or connection loss. With the most
recent wireless router technology, you have the option of freedom of movement as well as security,
so students will be able to use the college's PCs from anywhere in the building. Talk about
important network upgrades and security requirements.
● upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet will make your network performance more effective Data
transfer speed, in this example 10 gigabits per second, is simply referred to as 10 Gigabit, or 10G,
in this context. As well as upgrading to incredibly fast individual desktop workstations, 10G can be
really handy for connecting multiple servers to numerous customers. Through your network, you
may transport data fast and easily due to it.
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