Network Technology 3 Assignment: Router Configuration Report

This assignment requires the student, acting as a network administrator, to design and configure a network using Cisco 2811 routers. The task involves implementing MPLS VPNs, configuring routers for various network requirements, and ensuring network security. The assignment specifies the network topology, including FastEthernet LAN connections and MPLS cloud connectivity. The student must make logical decisions, justify them, and create commented router configurations. A crucial aspect is developing an implementation and testing strategy, including detailed tests and debug commands. The report should cover network decisions, router configurations, implementation and testing strategies, discussions, and conclusions, adhering to specified assessment criteria focusing on technical understanding and justification. The report should also ensure that all routers are locally secure, and that DHCP is implemented for efficient IP address distribution to client workstations. The assignment does not require the physical realization of the network or the configuration of workstations.

COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION
Module Title: Network Technology 3
Module Number: EN0308
Module Tutor
Name(s):
Abdul Malik/Gerhard Fehringer
Academic Year: 2017
% Weighting (to
overall module):
40%
Coursework Title:
Average Study
Time Required by
Student:
30 study hours
Dates and Mechanisms for Assessment Submission and Feedback
Date of Handout to Students:
w/c 17th of March 2017
Mechanism for Handout to Students:
Via blackboard
Date and Time of Submission by Student:
Monday 12th of May 2017 2.00 pm
Mechanism for Submission of Work by Student:
In Hardcopy to Student Support Centre (before 2 pm)
Date by which Work, Feedback and Marks will be returned to Students:
An email will be sent to students informing when and where feedback can be picked
up.
Mechanism for return of assignment work, feedback and marks to students:
Feedback meeting.
Further Information

Learning Outcomes tested in this assessment:
LO 1. Critically Evaluate, design and implement both LAN & WAN systems,
LO 3. Install and configure routers and switches,
LO 4. Critically evaluate the performance of Link state in comparison to distance vector routing
protocols,
LO 6. Design Network management infrastructure.
Assessment Criteria/Mark Scheme:
Network Decisions and justification 20%
Router configurations 20%
Strategy for implementation and testing 40%
Discussion and conclusions 20%
TOTAL 100%
Nature of the submission required:
Individual report.
Instructions to students:
This is an individual assignment. The network is not intended to be physically
realised.
Expected size of the submission:
Maximum 10 pages of text.
Academic Conduct:
You must adhere to the University regulations on academic conduct. Formal inquiry
proceedings will be instigated if there is any suspicion of misconduct or plagiarism in
your work. Refer to the University’s regulations on assessment if you are unclear as
to the meaning of these terms. The latest copy is available on the University website.
EN0308 Network Technology 3 Assignment
The assignment places you in the position of a computer network administrator
required to setup a proposed network and configure the routers accordingly.
As administrator you will be required to make logical and justifiable decisions in order
to produce feasible router configurations.

You are responsible for the configuration of all the shown routers.
The basic network requirements have been provided overleaf. An important
consideration will be the method of implementation and verification.
You are required to think carefully and have a logical strategy in order that the
configurations can be implemented with minimal error.
Your configurations must be commented with explanations. For example if VRF
commands are issued then a comment must clearly explain what their purpose is.
The main topography has already been installed and is shown in Figure1.
Figure 1

All routers shown in the diagram are Cisco 2811 routers.
Alternative designs are not required and will not be considered.
STANDARD MPLS VPN IS TO BE USED.
MPLS LITE OR ANY OTHER METHOD WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONFIGURE THE WORKSTATIONS
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT A PHYSICAL NETWORK

The Assignment Brief
All of the network including the MPLS cloud are owned and administrated by the
company. There are no external links to this section of the network. Other internal
departments are already using the network but are not shown on the diagram
Figure1.
PE router provider facing interfaces have been assigned addresses as follows:
FRA (Headoffice) 101.25.251.2/30
PAD 101.25.251.10/30
MUC 101.25.251.18/30
COL 101.25.251.21/30
The following requirements have been agreed and must be implemented:
1. All LAN connections are to be directly connected using a FastEthernet link.
2. FRA HR is to reach PAD Finance via an MPLS VPN
MUC IT is to reach FRA Mgmt via an MPLS VPN.
3. FRA Mgmt, PAD Finance, COL PROD, and MUC IT are to have a full mesh
MPLS VPN connection.
4. MUC IT is to have a direct MPLS VPN link to PAD Factory. The link will
additionally be protected by implementing IPSec.
5. PAD Factory must not have any access to PAD Finance.
6. The Company has stipulated that all routers must be locally secure.
7. Each client router will distribute appropriate IP addresses to client
workstations in an efficient manner using DHCP.

Assessment
You are required to write a report on the commissioning of the network explaining
the configuration, decisions taken and the strategy to confirm implementation.
Network decisions and justification (worth 20%)
There are several aspects of the implementation which need to be decided. All
decisions need to be explained and justified.
Router Configurations (worth 20%)
This should not be a print out of a complete configuration. Only configurations made
to implement the network need to be included. All configurations should be
commented.
Present your configurations logically and coherently.
In other words the configuration details for a VPN should be given separately from
other configuration details.
Strategy for Implementation and Testing (worth 40%)
Implementation strategy should show a logical approach to the design and setup of
the network.
Testing strategy should detail which tests, debugs etc should be used.
You may present the strategies independently or combined.
Report on how testing to be conducted with appropriate command such as debugs,
ip route, ping test.
Discussion and Conclusion (worth 20%)
Discussion can be at the end of the document or after individual implementations. If
discussion is spread throughout the document then a brief summary should be given
at the end.
Conclusion should summarise for the reader what has been achieved.

The following assessment criteria will be used for this Assignment:
Assessmen t
Cr iteria
Fail (< 40%) Pass (40-49%) Sa t is f actory
(50-59%)
Good (60-
69%)
Very Good (70-
85%)
Excellent ( >85%)
1. Network
decisions and
justification
(worth 20%)
Network
decisions are
unclear and
justification is
weak or missing.
Network decisions
attempted but
incoherent; some
justification, but
with some clear
weaknesses.
Network decisions
cover most
important parts of
the network with
some reasonable
justification.
Network decisions
cover all important
parts of the
network and are
supported by good
justifications.
Network decisions
demonstrate very
good
understanding of
technologies used.
All network
decisions are
supported by in-
depth
justifications.
Network decisions are clear
and logical and demonstrate
an excellent understanding
of technologies used,
making excellent use of
justifications to support the
network decisions taken.
2. Router
configurations
(worth 20%)
Router
configurations
and/or comments
are weak and/or
unclear.
Presentation of
router
configurations
covers most parts
with some sensible
comments, but
also with some
clear mistakes or
omissions.
Presentation of
router
configurations
allows a
satisfactory
overview of the
work carried out,
supported by
appropriate
comments.
Presentation of
router
configurations
gives a good
overview of the
work carried out
and are structured
well, but still with
room for
improvement. The
majority of the
problems
presented in the
assignment are
solved through
technically good
solutions.
Presentation of
router
configuration
gives a very good
and clear
overview of the
work carried out,
supported by
clear comments.
The vast majority
of the problems
presented in the
assignment are
solved through
very good
solutions.
Presentation of router
configurations is very clear
and laid out in an excellent
manner. Router
configurations are clearly
explained, and give excellent
technical solutions to the
problems given in the
assignment.
3. Strategy for
implementation
and testing
(worth 40%)
Strategy for
implementation
is unclear
and/or strategy
for testing is
very weak or
missing.
Strategy for
implementation is in
parts logical with
some rationale.
Testing strategy
attempted and
covers some areas
Strategy for
implementation is
mainly logical
supported by
rationale. Testing
strategy covers
most areas
Strategy for
implementation is
logical and is
supported by
good rationale.
The testing
strategy covers
all
Strategy for
implementation is
clear and logical
and covers all
major
implementation
check points with
Strategy for implementation
is clear and logical and
covers all implementation
check points with excellent
use of anticipated results.
Clear proposal for remedial
work given for possible
4. Discussion and
conclusions
(worth 20%)
Discussion is
missing or
unclear. Poor or
missing use of
literature to
support
discussion. Poor
summary of
achievements.
Some discussion.
Some Literature is
used to support
discussion.
Acceptable
summary of
achievements.
Discussion covers
most areas
appropriately.
Some quality
literature is used
to support
discussion.
Summary of
achievements
covers main
points.
Discussion covers
all areas
appropriately. The
majority of
literature used is
taken from quality
sources.
Summary of
achievements
covers all points
well.
Very good
discussion to
cover all areas in
a focused and
detailed way.
Quality literature
used throughout.
Comprehensive
summary of
achievements.
Excellent discussion covers
all areas in a focused and
detailed way, demonstrating
excellent understanding of
the subject area. Literature
used to excellent effect to
support discussion.
Excellent summary of
achievements.