CSC61604 Computer Networks
Trimester 09 2025
Group Assignment (30%)
Design and Configure a Smart Campus Library Network using Cisco Packet Tracer
Objectives
This assignment allows students to design and configure a LAN topology by applying networking principles for both wired and wireless environments, while integrating IoT and external connectivity. Students must also consider the physical layout of the Taylor’s University Library to propose an efficient network and space design that supports users, staff, and services.
Learning Outcomes
MLO3 Propose basic network operation solution through a presentation and report for a simple network
Skills: Critical and creative thinking skills
Design Scenario
Taylor’s University Library is upgrading its network infrastructure to support seamless student learning, efficient library services, and smart facilities management. Your team has been contracted to design a Smart Library Network using Cisco Packet Tracer.
The network should provide:
• Reliable connectivity for staff and students.
• IoT-enabled facilities for monitoring and security.
• Integration with external university and vendor servers.
• A physical space layout plan of the library (using the Taylor’s University Library floor
arrangement: study zones, collaborative pods, staff offices, service counters, and reading halls).
Requirements
1. Users & Devices
• Staff Network:
o 20 wired PCs for librarians and administrators (placed in staff offices and counters).
o 2 network printers accessible via the staff VLAN.
• Student Network:
o Wi-Fi coverage for up to 100 simultaneous student users in study areas, collaborative pods, and reading halls.
o Access to Internet and university digital resources.
• Library Services:
o 10 wired self-service kiosks for book borrowing/returns (connected to University Library Server).
o 3 wired e-payment terminals for fines and fees.
• IoT Devices:
o 10 IP surveillance cameras (strategically placed at entrances, pods, and reading halls).
o RFID book scanners at kiosks.
o Smart lighting and temperature sensors in study zones.
2. External Connectivity
• University Library Server (203.0.113.50) – Digital catalog and resource synchronization.
• Payment Gateway Server (198.51.100.40) – Secure payment transactions.
3. Physical Space Layout
Your design must include a floor plan-based layout showing:
• Access Points (APs) distribution to ensure full Wi-Fi coverage.
• Switch placements for wired connectivity (service counters, kiosks, staff areas).
• Camera placements for security coverage.
• IoT sensor placement in study and reading zones.
• Wired vs wireless zones clearly marked (e.g., kiosks = wired, student laptops = wireless).
4. Network Topology & Configuration
• At least 1 wired router (ISP) and 1 wireless router.
• Appropriate number of switches to connect devices per floor.
• VLAN segmentation:
o Staff
o Students
o IoT Devices
o Library Services (kiosks & e-payment)
• DHCP for students and staff; static IPs for servers and kiosks.
• Routing configuration with default gateways and subnetting.
5. Connectivity Verification Use Packet Tracer to verify:
o Staff PCs → University Library Server & Internet
o Student devices → Internet & digital catalog only
o Kiosks → University Library Server
o E-payment Terminals → Payment Gateway Server
o IP Cameras & IoT Sensors → Admin PC in staff office Testing methods: ping
Submissions
1. This group assignment must be completed in a group of 3 to 5 members. All members must be from the SAME practical section.
2. Team members must be registered here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VyNHL82ON6ZBq9DrKhLKtUXOxiNkG9_B7 ao1AHF_FzY/edit?usp=sharing
3. The assignment report must be submitted by the group leader.
4. Save your zipped file using the following format: PracSec#_Team#_CSC61604.zip
5. The submission must be made according to the practical section via MyTimes.
Deliverables:
Individual Cisco Badges (6%)
1. Each student is required to complete all three Cisco Packet Tracer modules via the Cisco Networking Academy portal.
2. All modules must be completed at the latest by Week 8, 16th November 2025.
3. A penalty of 1 mark is applied for every 5-day late submission.
Assignment Report + Cisco Packet Tracer File + Presentation Slides (15%)
1. The assignment must attach the front cover prepared for this assignment.
2. All group members must digitally sign and agree on the submission conditions stated on the cover page.
3. The assessment rubric must be included after the front cover page of the report.
4. In the presentation rubric, fill up student ID for all team members for the delivery criterion and the total marks.
5. Your report must include a table of content and a reference list.
6. The report should not exceed 30 pages excluding the cover page, table of content, and reference list.
7. Your report must be typed using Microsoft Word with Times New Roman font size 12. Report should use spacing 1.
8. Your report should include the following:
a. Part 1: Physical space design (library floor plan with device placements)
b. Part 2: Network topology diagram and IP addressing scheme
c. Part 3: Configuration details
d. Part 4: Troubleshooting documentation
9. The report must be saved and submitted in PDF format.
10. The report has to be well presented and should be typed. Submission of reports that are unprofessional in its outlook will not fare well when marks are allocated.
11. Plagiarism and collusion are serious offences and all groups involved will automatically be awarded zero marks.
12. All information, figures, and diagrams obtained from external sources must be referenced using the APA referencing system accordingly.
13. Presentation slides should only contain 5 slides:
a. Slide 1: Team members and task distribution
b. Slide 2 & 3: List of fulfilled requirements, unfulfilled requirements, and additional features added to the design.
c. Slide 4: Strengths ofthe proposed design
d. Slide 5: Limitations of the proposed design
14. Zip your Packet Tracer file and presentation slides together with your assignment report.
Live Demo Online Presentation (5%)
1. Your team will present the slides and demo your proposed solution during your practical session in Week 13.
2. Your presentation must be within only 5 to 10 minutes, including real-time demo session. All members must be given a slot to present their parts.
Peer Evaluation (4%)
1. Each team member must evaluate the teamwork contributions of every other member in the team.
2. The form. will be physically distributed during your presentation session.
3. If you are absent from the presentation, you will not receive any peer evaluation marks.
4. If you do not complete any evaluation for your respective team members, it is deemed that you are not participating in the team, hence will not receive any peer evaluation marks too.
5. Evaluations from peers are strictly confidential and only known to the teaching staff.