Network Configuration, Management, and Validation Report - CSC73002

This report, prepared by a student, details the configuration and management of a network lab designed for Huawei network academy programs, simulating an enterprise network with a headquarters and two branches connected via the internet. It begins by examining the physical network topology, hardware configurations (routers and switches), and suitable linking technologies. The report then delves into device configurations, including administrative and interface settings, and the implementation of RIP routing, validated through Wireshark packet captures and ping tests. The report also covers network design aspects, hardware and software requirements, the current device configurations, and change management strategies, concluding with a comprehensive overview of the network's effectiveness and efficiency.