Clustered Project Assessment

Criteria

Name of the cluster

Cluster Name = Cl_NetRnS (Network Routing and Switching)

Unit code, name and release number

Comprising units:

ICTNWK541 – Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network (1)

ICTNWK542 – Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers (1)

ICTNWK543 – Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches (1)

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

Student details

Student number

Student name

Assessment declaration

This assessment is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made.
No part of this assessment has been written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the assessor concerned.
I understand that plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. No part of this assessment is plagiarised.

Student signature and Date

Version: 20200318

Date created: 18/03/2020

Date modified: 12/10/2022

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Location

This assessment can be found in the: Learning Bank

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Assessment instructions

Table 1 Assessment instructions

Assessment details	Instructions
Assessment overview	The objective of this assessment is to assess your skills and competency as would be required to · Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network · Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers · Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
Assessment Event number	2 of 2
Instructions for this assessment	This is a clustered project based assessment and will be assessing the student on their knowledge and performance of the following units: · ICTNWK541 – Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network (1) · ICTNWK542 – Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers (1) · ICTNWK543 – Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches (1) This assessment is in six parts: 1. Task 1 – Role play – gathering information through client interaction 2. Task 2 – Research & Role play – vendor interaction 3. Task 3 – Network Diagram review and update 4. Task 4 – Installation plan and checklist, including Role Play 5. Task 5 – WAN Router and Switch configuration 6. Task 6 – Troubleshooting device configuration and network connectivity The assessment also contains: 7. Assessment Checklist
Submission instructions	On completion of this assessment, you are required to this updated document and related documents referred to within to your assessor for marking. Ensure you have indicated your name on this assessment. It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment.
What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result?	To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment all sections and tasks must be completed correctly
What do I need to provide?	A personal computer with internet access USB with at least 1GB of storage A word processor e.g. Microsoft Word
What the assessor will provide?	Access to PCs with the following: · Word processing software · Internet access Access to the Learning Management System (Moodle) Access to computer room where network installation can be conducted Access to hardware: computers, enterprise routers (including WAN service point), enterprise switches, cables and other network devices Access to software: Telnet, Word document, Operating systems etc. Required resources includes the following: • 4 Routers (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable) • 2 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable) • 4 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term) • Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports • Ethernet and serial cables Access to the following documents that is referenced in the assessment. These may be hard copy or made available online. · organisational guidelines, · network design documentation, · equipment specifications · relevant regulatory documentation that affects installation activities
Due date and time allowed/ location	Refer to the Unit Assessment Guide for the due dates The estimated time for a student to complete this assessment is 6 hours. Assessment is to be completed in class.
Supervision	This is a supervised, in class assessment. If you are unable to verify the authenticity of the student’s submission you will need to gather additional evidence to confirm that the assessment task was completed by the student. This may include oral questioning, comparison with in-class work samples, or observation.
Assessor must provide	Access to the Learning Management System (Moodle) Access to computer room where network installation can be conducted Access to hardware: computers, enterprise routers (including WAN service point), enterprise switches, cables and other network devices Access to software: Telnet, Word document, Operating systems etc. Access to the following documents that is referenced in the assessment. These may be hard copy or made available online. · organisational guidelines, · network design documentation, · equipment specifications Relevant regulatory documentation that affects installation activities
Due date and time allowed/ location	Refer to the Unit Assessment Guide for the due dates The estimated time for a student to complete this assessment is 6 hours. Assessment is to be completed in class.
Supervision	This is a supervised, in class assessment. If you are unable to verify the authenticity of the student’s submission you will need to gather additional evidence to confirm that the assessment task was completed by the student. This may include oral questioning, comparison with in-class work samples, or observation.

Specific task instructions

The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities below will be used by the assessor to determine if you have satisfactorily completed this assessment event. Use these instructions as a guide to ensure you demonstrate the required knowledge in all the units listed in this assessment.

Part 1: Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

Task 1.1 Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

Upon reviewing the job ticket and network diagram, you have found that further details are required for implementing this network infrastructure.

You will need to research and prepare for a meeting with the site manager that will allow you to discuss, obtain go-ahead approval for, and then complete the network documentation. Your assessor will nominate a suitable person to act as the site manager for you to liaise with in this role play.
Considerations for this meeting include the following:

Security clearance and timing
WAN connection method
VPN technology
ADSL connection
Advantages of DHCP
NAT application
Different types of ACL
Basic routing requirement
VLAN configuration.

Ensure you refer to the associated Observation Checklist (following) to ensure you meet the required criteria including the adequacy of your oral communication, questioning and information gathering techniques.

Role Play Results

Please insert your questions and answers gathered during the role play here!

e.g. Q. What level of security clearance is needed to perform installation of network equipment in your organization’s network infrastructure?
A. First of all, the personnel needs to have clearance from the Security Guard to enter the premises. Then he/she will be issued a temporary smart card to access the main equipment room to install switch, router and other related equipment. He/she will also be granted access with read and write permission for the following: A, B, C. etc.

Observation Checklist for Task 1.1: Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in the role play scenario in Task 1.1 Role Play of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate in the role play. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity.

Task #	Task/Activity Performed	S	U/S	Assessor Comments (Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)
1.1	Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans
1.2	Used listening skills to respond appropriately.
1.4	Questioning techniques to confirm understanding of clients.

Part 2: Role play – Vendor Interaction

Task 2.1 – Research, interpret and analyse technical information of vendor’s routers and switches.

You are required to research suitable vendor’s routers and switches and associated network equipment to gather technical information before you contact the vendor in role play Task 2.1 (following). You should look at websites, technical articles, comparisons, vendor manuals and any other relevant material that will allow you to gather information on the products you intend to use. You can choose any vendor that supplies routers and switches in Australia. After you have researched, looked at comparisons, interpreted and analysed the technical information you should make a summarised list of all relevant specifications for submission.

Research Results

Products (Make and Model)	Technical Information	Cost	References

Task 2.2 Role play with vendors to request information on routers and switches

Your assessor will nominate a suitable person to act as the vendor for this role play task.

Once you have gathered as much relevant information as you can in Task 2.1 (previous), you will now role play telephone contact with the specific vendors and service suppliers to clarify and obtain the specifications and determine the availability of the identified equipment. Ensure you familiarise yourself with the ROI – IT Procurement and Installation Policy (ROI_IT_Procurement_policy.pdf) to ensure you comply with organisational guidelines for product procurement and installation.

Documents are contained in Cl_NetRnS_AE_Pro_2of2_SR1.zip

Please make a simulated phone call to the vendor requesting the information required. (The nominated person will now play the role of the vendor and respond to your call.)

Once you receive the response from the “vendor” you should arrange to (orally) inform the “supervisor” that the parts are available and meet the requirements elicited in the earlier oral activity.

Role Play Results

Please insert your questions and answers gathered during the role play here!

Your questionnaire should have at least 10 questions.

Observation Checklist list for Task 2.2

The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in the role play scenario in Task 1 Role Play of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate in the role play. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity.

Task #	Task/Activity Performed	S	U/S	Assessor Comments (Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)
Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications and availability of identified components
Used listening skills to respond appropriately.
Responds to client questions using suitable language.
Questioning techniques to confirm understanding of clients.

Part 3: Network Diagram review and update

Now that you have completed the discussion with your supervisor (Part 1) and contacted the vendor (Part 2), you will have all the information you need to start planning for the job.

You will need to complete the network diagram, following in Task 3.1, and create an installation plan that includes checklists in Part 4 of this assessment.

Task 3.1 Detailed Network Diagram

Based on the information you have gathered from the discussion you had with your supervisor, you will need to finish the network diagram. Ensure that you have the current and complete set of documents and other information you require. If you do not have everything you will need to go back and obtain any outstanding items before you proceed with the planning process. Ensure you select the network elements required to be installed such that they meet all relevant technical requirements.

The updated document will need to show:

Topology

Draw a physical network diagram

Classless IP Addressing Information (in table form) Add rows as required.

Based on the diagram above, calculate VLSM IP addressing scheme for required subnets

Subnet Description	Number of Hosts Needed	Network Address /CIDR	First Host Address	Broadcast Address

The appropriate cables and connectors. Add rows as required.

Cable / Connectors	Purpose	Illustration

The device interfaces ports to be used

e.g. shown in the table below. Add rows as required.

Device	Interface	IP Address	Subnet Mask	Device Interface
*HQ Router*	*G0/0*	*172.16.128.1*	*255.255.192.0*	*16,000 Host LAN*
	*G0/1*	*172.16.192.1*	*255.255.224.0*	*8,000 Host LAN*
	*S0/0/0*	*172.16.254.1*	*255.255.255.252*	*BR1 S0/0/0*
	*S0/0/1*	*172.16.254.5*	*255.255.255.252*	*BR2 S0/0/1*

Network elements model (routers, switches, cable, ports, connectors etc.) selected. How do they meet technical requirements? Add rows as required.

Network Elements	Technical Specifications	How it meets clients technical requirements?

Task 3.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

Use the email template (ROI_Email_template.docx) to send an email to arrange access to the site for installation.

Ensure you read and adhere to the relevant procedures, protocols and considerations in the ROI – IT Procurement and Installation Policy (ROI_IT_Procurement_policy.pdf) and ROI – IT Work Health Safety Compliance Checklist (ROI_IT_WHS_checklist.pdf).
Documents are contained in Cl_NetRnS_AE_Pro_2of2_SR1.zip

Insert Email as per template given in the space provided below

Part 4: Installation plan and checklist

Your Installation plan and checklist will need to demonstrate your approach to setting up the router and switch and should include:

Logical sequence and prioritisation of all tasks
Configuration and verification activities that you will work through to ensure successful and efficient completion of the work.
Evidence of having anticipated issues and risks that may occur during the installation and setup and any contingency plans that have put in place to manage these.
Evidence of how you are planning to minimise any network disruption
Adherence to relevant organisational guidelines, including the ROI – IT Procurement and Installation Policy (ROI_IT_Procurement_policy.pdf) and ROI – IT Work Health Safety Compliance Checklist (ROI_IT_WHS_checklist.pdf)
- Documents are contained in zip
Any legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards that need to be complied with while setting up the infrastructure.

Task 4.1: Introduction and Implementation overview

Describe the purpose of this installation plan and provide an overall description of the WAN, router and switch installation that you are implementing at ROI.

Task 4.2: WAN and router implementation tasks

Based on your review of the network design documentation and the modifications you made from the discussions you had with the client and vendors, plan and list the tasks you would perform for the implementation of the WAN link between the main ROI office at Mascot and the branch at Parramatta which you and the other technicians can use as a checklist during the implementation.

Please also include preparation required for given work according to the ROI – IT Work Health Safety Compliance Checklist (ROI_IT_WHS_checklist.pdf), relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS) codes, regulations and standards. Documents are contained in Cl_NetRnS_AE_Pro_2of2_SR1.zip

Based on the discussions you have had with your supervisor and the vendor, as well as the technical documentation that you have reviewed, provide details of the routing requirements for this infrastructure

Document the routing implementation you intend to use for each router on the network explaining the reasons for your choices.

Develop a plan in the form of a checklist table that outlines all relevant tasks to be completed or considered, includes comments or notes related to those tasks, and allows for indication of current status. The tasks should be prioritised in the sequence you intend to implement the various components of the network infrastructure.

Testing Technician: Start Date: End Date:
Checklists	Yes	No	Comments
Building and setting up the physical infrastructure
Rack Tower has been installed

Task 4.3. IP addressing scheme

Provide details of the appropriate IP addressing scheme that you have decided to for the WAN links, routers and switches for ROI.

Perform the required calculations to implement a VLSM IP addressing scheme with optimal route summarisation for the ROI network.

Provide a briefing on how the IP addressing scheme you have selected will works on the ROI network, including the operation of DHCP and the benefits of using this on the ROI network

Addressing table:

Device	Interface	IP Address	Subnet Mask	Default Gateway

Task 4.4. Switch installation and configuration tasks

Ascertain and finalise the switching requirements for this infrastructure based on your discussions with your supervisor and the vendor and the technical documentation that you have reviewed.

List and document the switching implementation you intend to use for each router on the network, explaining the reason for your choices.

Please also include preparation required for given work according to legislation, work health and safety (WHS) codes, regulations and standards and consider any relevant implications.

Checklists	Yes	No	Comments
Switch Installation & Configuration
Rack Tower has been installed

Task 4.5: Router, switch and WAN security summary

List and document the security considerations for the WAN, Routers and Switches you intend to implement on the network.

List the type of ACL’s you are using on the routers and their purpose

List the type of VPN you are using on the network and the reasons for using this compared to the other types of VPN

Task 4.6: Contingency plan and disruption minimisation strategy

Create a contingency plan that includes consideration of the precautions you plan to take to minimise disruptions to the staff at ROI during the implementation of the infrastructure.

Develop a plan in the form of a checklist table that outlines all relevant items to be considered, and includes provision for comments or notes related to those items. The tasks should be prioritised in a logical sequence based on severity or needs.

Task 4.7: Role play – Installation plan presentation

In this role play you will be presenting and explaining to your line manager (and your team) how you determined numerous components of the installation plan. This will take the form of an oral presentation. Your assessor will nominate a suitable person to act as your line manager, who you will be presenting to for this role play task.

There is a list of points (following below) which must be covered in this role play, so ensure you research, analyse and familiarise yourself with each of these. You should make use of information gathered in Part 2 where you contacted vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications of the identified equipment and determine their suitability.

The presentation must include how you determined the following parts of the installation plan:

Different methods for connecting to a wide area network (WAN)
Virtual private network (VPN) technology
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) technology
Operation and benefits of using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
Basic operation of network address translation (NAT)
Basic operation and configuration of internet protocol version 6 (IPv6)
The purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)
The basic routing requirements
The router operating parameters
Network segmentation
Basic traffic management
Basic switching requirements
Enhanced switching technologies

Observation list for Task 4.7

The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in the role play scenario in Task 4.7 Role Play of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate in the role play. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity.

Task 4.7 : Role play – Installation plan presentation

Task #	Task/Activity Performed	S	U/S	Assessor Comments (Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)
Installation plan presentation
Used listening skills to respond appropriately.
Responds to client questions using suitable language.
Questioning techniques to confirm understanding of clients.

Part 5: WAN Router and Switch configuration

To complete this part of the assessment, you will be required to participate in a practical demonstration where you complete various tasks and activities.

These practicals will be observed by your assessor and your responses will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit.

Once completed you will need to submit this assessment and the tasks and activities you are required to complete to your assessor for marking.

For the purposes of all of Part 5 you should consider the following scenario:

You have just started a new job as a junior network engineer and your first project is to configure a small enterprise branch network implementation. Your company uses a combination of PPP, HDLC, ADSL and IPSec VPN connections. Other technologies include DHCP, NAT and ACLS.

You should complete this project on physical equipment.

Required resources includes the following:

4 Routers (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)
2 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
4 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)
Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
Ethernet and serial cables as shown in the topology

All the relevant specifications and settings are detailed in the following diagrams and tables:

Topology Diagram

Addressing Table

Device	Interface	IP Address	Subnet Mask	Default Gateway
R1	G0/1.1	10.0.0.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1.10	10.0.10.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1.20	10.0.20.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	S0/1/0	10.0.50.1	255.255.255.252	N/A
	S0/1/1	210.155.210.225	255.255.255.252	N/A
R2	S0/1/0	10.0.50.2	255.255.255.252	N/A
	G0/0	10.0.30.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1	10.0.40.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
R3	G0/1	10.0.40.2	255.255.255.0	N/A
ISP	S0/1/1	210.155.210.226	255.255.255.252	N/A
	G0/0	20.123.10.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
S1	VLAN1	10.0.1.11	255.255.255.0	10.0.1.1
S2	VLAN1	10.0.1.12	255.255.255.0	10.0.1.1
PC-A	NIC	10.0.10.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.10.1
PC-B	NIC	10.0.20.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.20.1
PC-C	NIC	10.0.30.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.30.1
Server	NIC	20.123.10.5	255.255.255.0	20.123.10.1

Switch Port Assignment Specifications

Ports	Assignment	Network
S1 F0/1	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S2 F0/1	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S1 F0/5	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S1 F0/6	VLAN 10 – Students	10.0.10.0/24
S2 F0/18	VLAN 20 – Faculty	10.0.20.0/24

Task 5.1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Setting Parameters

Work though each of the following steps to build the network and configure basic device setting parameters:

Step 1: Attach all network devices and cable as shown in the Topology

Step 2: Apply the IP addresses to all network devices according to the Addressing Table and activate the interfaces. Implement static IP addressing services for the hosts.

Step 3: Upgrade the firmware in the router

Step 4: Save and back up the router configuration files

Step 5: Implement basic router security parameters including enable password and password encryption

Step 6: Configure and verify, the classless routing protocols (RIPv2)

Step 7: Add a static default route to the ISP router

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information, configure devices and verify. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.2: Plan, prepare, install, configure and verify two WAN protocols

The PPP and HDLC are two common layer 2 WAN protocols. Consider what information you will need to gather to plan and prepare for these two WAN installations.

In this lab, you will install and configure PPP encapsulation on dedicated serial link between R1 and ISP. You will also need to install and configure HDLC protocol between ISP and R2. Verify the basic serial WAN configuration and the two WAN protocols after configuration.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.3: Configure and verify a site-to-site VPN

A secure communication link (VPN Tunnel) between different networks can be configured using IPSec VPN security. VPN Tunnels can be set up between routers to assure secure network traffic transmission. In this task, you are asked to configure site-to-site IPSec VPN Tunnel between R2 LAN and ISP.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information and configure devices. Verify this site-to-site VPN after configuration. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.4: Configure and verify an ADSL connection

Ethernet and PPP can be combined by Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) to provide an authenticated method of assigning IP addresses on DSL links. In this lab, you will configure both the R2 and R3 to set up PPPoE between them.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information and configure devices. Verify this DSL connection after configuration. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.5: Configure and verify dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

A DHCP Server automatically assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to its client. In this task, you are asked to configure a DHCP server on R1 to allocate IP addresses from network 10.0.10.0/24 with the first 9 IP addresses excluded. Configure PC-A as a DHCP client. Implement dynamic addressing services for hosts.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information and configure devices. List the commands to verify DHCP. You may add additional rows as required.

List at least two benefits of using DHCP.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

DHCP benefits

Add rows as required

Task 5.6: Configure and verify network address translation (NAT)

Network Address Translation (NAT) can be used to assign a public address to host devices inside a private network. In this task, you are asked to configure the NAT service on R1 to assign a public address (210.155.200.226) to PC-A.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information and configure devices. Verify NAT after your configuration. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.7: Configure and apply ACLs

Network traffic can be filtered using an access control list (ACL). In this task, configure and apply two ACLs based on network filtering requirements and to provide secure access to the router:

deny all FTP traffic to R2 LAN
deny PC-A’s access to R2

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.8: Perform, save and verify switch initial and security configuration tasks

In this task, you are asked to configure and verify some initial switch tasks on S1 and S2. These tasks are listed below:

Assign host name
Assign IP address and default gateway according to addressing table
Upgrade switch firmware
Create enable password TAFE
Enable password encryption
Save and back up switch configuration file to a tftp server
Verify the switch configuration

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.9: Configure and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs)

Virtual local-area networks (VLANs) can separate a large layer 2 domain into multiple smaller domains to improve network performance and increase security level. In this task, you are asked to create VLANs and assign switch ports to VLAN according to the addressing table on S1 and S2.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the configuration process. List the commands you used to gather information and configure devices. List the commands that you use to verify VLANs. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.10: Configure and verify trunks between switches

Traffic from multiple VLANs can travel through a single link utilising trunks. In this task, you are asked to configure and verify an 802.1Q trunk between S1 and S2.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.11: Configure and verify inter-VLAN routing

In this task, you are asked to configure trunk-based inter-VLAN routing and verify connectivity to hosts on different VLANs of S1 and S2.

Please verify inter-VLAN routing after your configuration.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 5.12: Configure and verify spanning tree protocol (STP) and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) operation

If more switches are added to R1 LAN network, we can use the Spanning Tree Protocol and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) to build a loop-free logical topology. In this task, you are asked to configure and verify both STP and RSTP on all switches.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Part 6: Troubleshooting device configuration and network connectivity

To complete this part of the assessment, you will be required to participate in a practical demonstration where you complete various tasks and activities.

These practicals will be observed by your assessor and your responses will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit.

Once completed you will need to submit this assessment and the tasks and activities you are required to complete to your assessor for marking.

For the purposes of all of Part 6 you should consider the following scenario:

You just started a new job as a junior network engineer and your first project is to finish a small enterprise branch network implementation. This project was implemented by an inexperienced network engineer. Several errors in the configuration have resulted in connectivity issues. Your company has asked you to troubleshoot and correct these errors.

Complete this project on physical equipment.

The assessor may set up this topology for you to be assessed with.

Required Resources

4 Routers (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)
2 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
4 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)
Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
Ethernet and serial cables as shown in the topology

All the relevant specifications and settings are detailed in the following diagrams and tables:

Topology

Addressing table

Device	Interface	IP Address	Subnet Mask	Default Gateway
R1	G0/1.1	10.0.0.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1.10	10.0.10.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1.20	10.0.20.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	S0/1/0	10.0.50.1	255.255.255.252	N/A
	S0/1/1	210.155.210.225	255.255.255.252	N/A
R2	S0/1/0	10.0.50.2	255.255.255.252	N/A
	G0/0	10.0.30.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
	G0/1	10.0.40.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
R3	G0/1	10.0.40.2	255.255.255.0	N/A
ISP	S0/1/1	210.155.210.226	255.255.255.252	N/A
	G0/0	20.123.10.1	255.255.255.0	N/A
S1	VLAN1	10.0.1.11	255.255.255.0	10.0.1.1
S2	VLAN1	10.0.1.12	255.255.255.0	10.0.1.1
PC-A	NIC	10.0.10.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.10.1
PC-B	NIC	10.0.20.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.20.1
PC-C	NIC	10.0.30.5	255.255.255.0	10.0.30.1
Server	NIC	20.123.10.5	255.255.255.0	20.123.10.1

Switch Port Assignment Specifications

Ports	Assignment	Network
S1 F0/1	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S2 F0/1	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S1 F0/5	802.1Q Trunk	N/A
S1 F0/6	VLAN 10 – Students	10.0.10.0/24
S2 F0/18	VLAN 20 – Faculty	10.0.20.0/24

Task 6.1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings

NOTE: This task is required for subsequent assessable tasks, but this task itself is not assessed.

Ensure you have the required equipment setup as per the information provided in the previous section.

Ensure the relevant device trouble ticket configuration files have been loaded by using the specific configuration files indicated in the device Configuration File Table (below).

Note: The following device access methods are in effect after loading the configuration files:

Console access requires no username or password.
SSH requires username tafe and password tafe.
The enable password is tafe.

Device Configuration File Table

Device Name	File to Load	Notes
R1	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_ISP.txt
R2	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_12.txt
ISP	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_R2.txt
R3	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_R3.txt
S1	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_S1.txt
S2	Cl_NetRnS_Pro_S2.txt
PC-A	N/A	IP Address: 10.0.10.5/24 Default Gateway: 10.0.10.1
PC-B	N/A	IP Address: 10.0.20.5/24 Default Gateway: 10.0.20.1
PC-C	N/A	IP Address: 10.0.30.5/24 Default Gateway: 10.0.30.1
Server	N/A	IP Address: 20.123.10.5/24 Default Gateway: 20.123.10.1

Task 6.2: Troubleshoot IP addressing issues

Identify all IP addressing issues other host configuration issues according to the IP addressing table. If any issues are found, make the appropriate corrections.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Use this log to document your actions and results during the troubleshooting process. List the commands you used to gather information and, as you progress, record your thoughts as to what you think the problem might be and what actions you will take to correct the problems. Reflect on how the steps taken assisted with the troubleshooting and rectification process. You may add additional rows as required.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.3: Identify and troubleshoot common switched network issues

PC-A and PC-B are not able to ping each other. You suspect there are some issues within the switched network consist of these two PCs, S1 and S2. Identify and troubleshoot each switch to identify the configuration errors, and then use the appropriate commands to correct configurations.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.4: Troubleshoot and rectify WAN connection issues

The WAN link between R1 and ISP has been implemented as PPP CHAP Authentication. Troubleshoot R1 and ISP to identify the configuration errors, and then use the appropriate commands to correct configurations.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes required to rectify the problems found.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.5: Troubleshoot VPN and access control lists (ACLs)

A secure communication link (VPN Tunnel) between different networks can be configured using IPSec VPN security. VPN Tunnels can be set up between routers to assure secure network traffic transmission. In this task, you are asked to troubleshoot site-to-site IPSec VPN Tunnel between R2 LAN and ISP. ACLs have been configured as part of the VPN setup. You will also need to troubleshoot the ACL configuration.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.6: Troubleshoot DHCP on a router

In order to test the DHCP server that has been configured on R2, you need to change the IP address on PC-A to dynamic allocation. The DHCP server is designed to allocate IP addresses from network 10.0.10.0/24 with the first 9 IP addresses excluded. Troubleshoot the DHCP server and other devices to identify the configuration errors, and then use the appropriate commands to correct configurations.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.7: Troubleshoot an ADSL connection

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Task 6.8: Troubleshoot NAT on a router

R1 is the gateway router providing NAT services. Troubleshoot R1 to identify the configuration errors, and then use the appropriate commands to correct configurations.

Record the troubleshooting process and configuration changes.

Device	Actions and Results


	Add rows as required

Clustered Project Assessment

Clustered Project Assessment

Criteria

Name of the cluster

Unit code, name and release number

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

Student details

Assessment instructions

Table 1 Assessment instructions

Specific task instructions

Part 1: Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

Task 1.1 Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

Observation Checklist for Task 1.1: Role play – Gathering information through client interaction

Part 2: Role play – Vendor Interaction

Task 2.1 – Research, interpret and analyse technical information of vendor’s routers and switches.

Task 2.2 Role play with vendors to request information on routers and switches

Observation Checklist list for Task 2.2

Part 3: Network Diagram review and update

Task 3.1 Detailed Network Diagram

Task 3.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

Part 4: Installation plan and checklist

Part 5: WAN Router and Switch configuration

Part 6: Troubleshooting device configuration and network connectivity

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