COM524: Data Communications and Networks - Practical Report Analysis

This assignment is a lab report focusing on the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) within the context of data communications and networks. The report, submitted for the BSc(Hons) COM524 course, explores the practical implementation of EIGRP, including the configuration of two computers, the challenges encountered during the process, and the solutions implemented. The report is structured to analyze the practical, not just describe the steps taken, and includes a reflection on the technology used. It adheres to IEEE referencing standards and comprises approximately 1500 words (excluding diagrams, tables, and references). The report covers the network configuration, routing protocols, and the specific challenges faced in a lab environment, providing a detailed analysis of the network setup and the application of EIGRP.

Applied Sciences, Computing & Engineering
There are 2 assessments for COM524: Data Communications and Networks, Assignment 1 is
coursework and is described in this document and is worth 60% of the total mark. Assignment 2 is a
formal examination and is worth 40% of the overall marks. Note both assignments must be attempted
to obtain a pass.
Assignment 1
Assignment 1 is coursework and is made up of 2 tasks weighted at 20% for the lab report and 30% for the
case study.
Task 1 – Lab Practical report (1500 words)
You will be presented with a lab practical too complete, from this practical you are to produce a technical
report of 1500 words (± 10%). This must not be a commentary on the steps taken to complete the task but a
reflection on the implementation of the practical, any issues you had and the technology used. Your report
must be referenced using IEEE format.
Guidance:
You will work individually on this assignment. You must include clear references for any material you have
used in your research, using the IEEE referencing system. The report will be 1500 words (± 10%) long, not
including diagrams, tables, references, etc.
Submission:
Your report is to be submitted electronically via Moodle. It should be 1500 words (± 10% excluding
diagrams and tables etc), in Microsoft Word format. IEEE format referencing should be used.
Notes for the expert
I am doing this practical on Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). So you
guys have to think about what I could have done and the difficulties I may have faced.
Basically you are in a lab and you are connecting 2 computers together. I will send the lap
practical that we did and you will have a better idea.