Task 3: Network simulation (5%) • A working simulation: 5% - i.e. all devices are configured and the network is fully functioning. Partial mark is awarded based on the level of completeness of the simulation but not over 2.5%.

Suggestion This assignment is developmental and cumulative. You are strongly advised to start doing this assignment from Week-7 in your study. Leaving your starting date to the week before the due date is a very poor strategy for success in the unit. Follow the provided marking guidelines to help you successfully direct your efforts. The word count is limit between 500 - 1000 words. All reference sources should be listed using IEEE referencing format. Direct copy and paste will graded zero (0). Marking Guide Task 1: Protocol comparison (5%) • Each dot point is worth 1 mark. Answers which are incomplete receive 0.5 mark. • Penalty: o No reference: half of the achieved mark o Copy and paste: zero mark Task 2: Network architecture analysis and redesign (15 %) • Correctly analyse and identify the potential issues of the given network due to the current architecture: 5 marks. • Correctly redesign the network and document the solution: 5 marks • Correctly redesign the IP address plan and document the solution: 5 marks