Assignment:
The purpose of assignment is to assess students on the following Learning
Outcomes:
1. Explain key features of network architecture and purpose of network technologies
2. Analyse physical layer for networking, common protocols and multimedia communications
3. Use appropriate network tools and techniques
4. Analyse network traffic network security issues
5. Apply methods and tools for the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network devices
6. Use problem solving techniques to recommend basic network management solutions
7. Model the management of a small office network with basic routers and switches
Assignment Description
You are a Network and security engineer for the XYZ Consulting Corporation, which is a leading network designer and security provider for the small-scale offices. As the Network and security engineer you are required to perform the following tasks.
Task 1: Propose a network design for small scale office (Ex: Business type, departments, building plan). You are free to assume the name of the office and number of staffs
? Purpose of the Project
? Network overview (ex: connecting PCs, subnetworks, servers or wi-fi networks)
• Explain briefly about the device used.
? Requirements of the project including network diagram
• Draw and explain the proposed network diagram
• Design a network using packet tracer. Configure routers, switches and end devices you have used. Test your network by pinging end devices across different departments.
? What are the common attacks plaguing your network? How to prevent from attacking your network?
? Critically analyse possible security issues in your network and suggest some prevention techniques.
Task 2: Use Wireshark to Capture, Filter and Inspect Packets
? Install Wireshark and start a sample capture using your wireless interface. Save your capture file on the desktop with name_studentID.pcap (Example: jack_451245.pcap), and close Wireshark. Provide a screenshot in your report.
(After downloading and installing Wireshark, you can launch it and double-click the name of a network interface under Capture to start capturing packets on that interface.
How to Use Wireshark to Capture, Filter and Inspect Packets: https://www.howtogeek.com/104278/how-to-usewireshark-to-capture-filter-and-inspect-packets/) ITNE1001 Network Architecture
? Open your name_studentID.pcap capture file in Wireshark and check how many packets you captured in total?
? Which pane displaysinformation about packet details and explain what information's are available?
? Which pane displays information in the HEX and ASCII form for each packet you've captured? Explain
Submission Guidelines:
The report should have a consistent, professional, and well-organized appearance.
1. This assessment item requires you to work in a group of 4 students.
2. The word limit of the report is 2500 words.
3. Your report should include the following:
? The cover page must identify all group member details, including student names and the ID numbers, course details, and the assignment details.
? The assignment must use 12-point font size and at least single line spacing with appropriate section headings.
? In-text referencing in IEEE style must be cited in the text of the report and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list.