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Advanced Networking Assignment - Detailed design of a modern network for a multi -site resort

Unit Learning Outcomes - The purpose of this assignment is to design and develop NETWORK requirements, which can be implemented with LAN/WLAN/WAN services for a multi-site hotel and resort based at Hamilton Island with indoor and outdoor facilities. The design of network and service must be specific so that it can be used for a purpose of a quotation and proposal from vendors and internet service providers.

After the assignment, students are expected to learn not only the knowledge and current technical aspects of advanced networking but also research, data collection, analysis and writing skills, which are very important and helpful.

The following ULOs:

a. Model and critically compare LAN and WAN network technologies, topologies and implementation;

b. Configure, test and troubleshoot various network devices including routers and switches

c. Evaluate, different WAN protocols; such as HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, DHCP, ISDN, NAT and PAT in a network environment, and configure, verify, troubleshoot related equipment.

Assignment Description: Research and propose a modern network for a multi (five) site island resort with internet and wireless access. Details description is as under.

Description: Australia's Hamilton Island Requires Improved Connectivity with Complete High-Speed Internet Access Solution.

ABOUT HAMILTON ISLAND -

Hamilton Island is located off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Great Barrier Reef. With its own airport, extensive convention and exhibition space, and a range of retail shops and luxury hotels/resorts, Hamilton Island is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers alike. Australia's Hamilton Island is seeking facilities for improves connectivity with complete High-Speed Internet Access solution and a fast and improved connection to Internet access gateway.

CHALLENGES

With a variety of venues (multiple sites i.e. Hotel, Restaurant, Exhibition space, shopping area and outdoor sports and swimming venue) spread out over a wide area, Hamilton Island needed a high-speed Internet access (HSIA) solution that could provide quality Internet access for both guests and staff across the entire island.

The present HSIA solution is not capable to handle the demand for bandwidth, especially during peak times of use, resulting in a slow Internet connection and dissatisfied guests.

Hamilton Island required additional controls to manage appropriate staff access to the Internet networks.

REQUIRED RESULTS -

A significant improvement is required in the following facilities/services;

• Quality of Service
• Productivity
• Scalability
• Roaming
• Analytics

THE REPORT - You are required to propose a detailed solution for the above discussed problem addressing all the challenges and write a report about it.

There are three (3) areas to consider for advanced network design in this assignment.

1. Propose a detailed design/layout for a resort/hotel having multiple indoor and outdoor sites;

2. Design/Propose LAN (including Wireless LAN) and WAN services for the users.

3. Research about LAN, wireless LAN and WAN technologies (Equipment, protocols and services)

4. Report must include:

Introduction

Site map/diagram (this need to be virtually assumed according to you own assumption/thinking)

Scopes and Limitations

Solution/Design

a. Logical Design and physical Design

b. Network structure/topologies

Protocols, technologies and services

c. IP addressing

d. Security features, policies, redundancy

e. Provision of wired and wireless internet for staff and student

WAN and LAN Services design and analysis

Internet

Summary

References

Section to be included in the report -

Introduction - A brief introduction should be included (4-5 sentences)

Report Layout - The document should include all necessary headings, texts, figures, citations and sections to depict services and network design. Structure (format) and contents quality will be used for markings.

Scope - Scope of the networking project should be clearly defined with the help of appropriate description and tools (figures and tables) need to be included to properly show the margins and requirements.

Design/Solutions - This section should include proper headings and contents to propose a solution for the proposed network. Wireless LAN solution needs to be included. LAN and WAN need to be shown with network topology.

Protocols and Technologies - Analyse and compare protocols, technologies and services for LAN, WLAN and WAN.

LAN and WAN services design and analysis - LAN/WAN services design and analysis including VPWS, VPLS, VPRN, Ethernet (MEF) services.

Internet - Detailed design for the provision of wired and wireless internet to staff and students.

Summary - A report Summary must be included at the end of the report.

References - Follow IEEE style for the references.