Determine Best-Fit Topologies for
ICTNWK560
Determine Best-Fit Topologies for
Wide Area Networks
Contents
TOC h z t "RTO Works Heading 1,1" Section 1: WAN need PAGEREF _Toc87009006 h 5Section 2: WAN specification PAGEREF _Toc87009007 h 11
Student name: Assessor: Date:
Section 1: WAN need
WAN 1: Complete this table for WAN 1
Scope of the work
Outline the details of the work as relevant to determining WAN needs. As a minimum this must include:
business details
summary of requirements
current and future operational requirements as relevant to the wan
budget limitations
stakeholders involved. Legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Provide an example of each that you must adhere to whilst completing your work in regard to determining the best-fit topologies for wide area networks. Explain how each example you provide applies to your work. Site access
Draft an email that could be sent to a client to organise site access. Segmentation
Based on the business needs, outline their network segmentation needs. As a minimum your segmentation analysis should also include different LAN, WLAN and VPN segments of the proposed WAN.
Your segmentation analysis will be best supported by visuals i.e. a map showing each segment.
Attach this to your Portfolio. Estimation
You are to provide an estimation of the traffic content, volumes and usage. Provide any screenshots of monitoring you undertakes to inform this.
If you are completing this in your RTO, complete your estimation using a network monitoring tool on your RTOs network (physical or simulated). You will do this three times as part of determining best-fit topologies for three different WANs. This will give you data on three occasions and therefore a better idea of needs. You can assume the data collected is relevant to each of the simulated enterprises and use it to provide your final WAN specification in the next section of your Portfolio. 61859414351000 Attach: Screenshots
Segment design
WAN 2: Complete this table for WAN 2
Scope of the work
Outline the details of the work as relevant to determining WAN needs. As a minimum this must include:
business details
summary of requirements
current and future operational requirements as relevant to the wan
budget limitations
stakeholders involved. Legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Provide an example of each that you must adhere to whilst completing your work in regard to determining the best-fit topologies for wide area networks. Explain how each example you provide applies to your work. Site access
Draft an email that could be sent to a client to organise site access. Segmentation
Based on the business needs, outline their network segmentation needs. As a minimum your segmentation analysis should also include different LAN, WLAN and VPN segments of the proposed WAN.
Your segmentation analysis will be best supported by visuals i.e. a map showing each segment.
Attach this to your Portfolio. Estimation
You are to provide an estimation of the traffic content, volumes and usage. Provide any screenshots of monitoring you undertakes to inform this.
If you are completing this in your RTO, complete your estimation using a network monitoring tool on your RTOs network (physical or simulated). You will do this three times as part of determining best-fit topologies for three different WANs. This will give you data on three occasions and therefore a better idea of needs. You can assume the data collected is relevant to each of the simulated enterprises and use it to provide your final WAN specification in the next section of your Portfolio. 61859414351000 Attach: Screenshots
Segment design
WAN 3: Complete this table for WAN 3
Scope of the work
Outline the details of the work as relevant to determining WAN needs. As a minimum this must include:
business details
summary of requirements
current and future operational requirements as relevant to the wan
budget limitations
stakeholders involved. Legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Provide an example of each that you must adhere to whilst completing your work in regard to determining the best-fit topologies for wide area networks. Explain how each example you provide applies to your work. Site access
Draft an email that could be sent to a client to organise site access. Segmentation
Based on the business needs, outline their network segmentation needs. As a minimum your segmentation analysis should also include different LAN, WLAN and VPN segments of the proposed WAN.
Your segmentation analysis will be best supported by visuals i.e. a map showing each segment.
Attach this to your Portfolio. Estimation
You are to provide an estimation of the traffic content, volumes and usage. Provide any screenshots of monitoring you undertakes to inform this.
If you are completing this in your RTO, complete your estimation using a network monitoring tool on your RTOs network (physical or simulated). You will do this three times as part of determining best-fit topologies for three different WANs. This will give you data on three occasions and therefore a better idea of needs. You can assume the data collected is relevant to each of the simulated enterprises and use it to provide your final WAN specification in the next section of your Portfolio. 61859414351000 Attach: Screenshots
Segment design
Section 2: WAN specification
WAN 1: Complete this table for WAN 1
Proposed WAN
Document your proposed WAN and its configuration. This will be best referenced by a network diagram using a network diagram tool. Make sure you also include a rationale for the WAN and include this here and then attach your diagram to your Portfolio.
Your diagram should also show the redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity. Resource requirements
What are the resources requirements for the proposed WAN?
List each of the components of your proposed WAN ,as well as specifications and costs of each.
Include a link to the vendors website which shows further details of the resources you are recommending. Or attach this information as screenshots. Physical environment features
Explain how the physical environment has influenced your choice of WAN. WAN service
Describe the WAN service that will work best for the estimated amount and type of network traffic. Sign off
Draft an email to obtain sign off of your proposed WAN.
61859414351000 Attach: Network diagram
Screenshots
WAN 2: Complete this table for WAN 2
Proposed WAN
Document your proposed WAN and its configuration. This will be best referenced by a network diagram using a network diagram tool. Make sure you also include a rationale for the WAN and include this here and then attach your diagram to your Portfolio.
Your diagram should also show the redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity. Resource requirements
What are the resources requirements for the proposed WAN?
List each of the components of your proposed WAN ,as well as specifications and costs of each.
Include a link to the vendors website which shows further details of the resources you are recommending. Or attach this information as screenshots. Physical environment features
Explain how the physical environment has influenced your choice of WAN. WAN service
Describe the WAN service that will work best for the estimated amount and type of network traffic. Sign off
Draft an email to obtain sign off of your proposed WAN.
61859414351000 Attach: Network diagram
Screenshots
WAN 3: Complete this table for WAN 3
Proposed WAN
Document your proposed WAN and its configuration. This will be best referenced by a network diagram using a network diagram tool. Make sure you also include a rationale for the WAN and include this here and then attach your diagram to your Portfolio.
Your diagram should also show the redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity. Resource requirements
What are the resources requirements for the proposed WAN?
List each of the components of your proposed WAN ,as well as specifications and costs of each.
Include a link to the vendors website which shows further details of the resources you are recommending. Or attach this information as screenshots. Physical environment features
Explain how the physical environment has influenced your choice of WAN. WAN service
Describe the WAN service that will work best for the estimated amount and type of network traffic. Sign off
Draft an email to obtain sign off of your proposed WAN.
61859414351000 Attach: Network diagram
Screenshots
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Determine Best-Fit Topologies for
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Contents
TOC o "1-3" h z t "RTO Works Heading 1,1" Introduction PAGEREF _Toc87013776 h 4Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions PAGEREF _Toc87013777 h 5Assessment Task 1: Checklist PAGEREF _Toc87013778 h 10Assessment Task 2: Project Portfolio PAGEREF _Toc87013779 h 11Assessment Task 2: Checklist PAGEREF _Toc87013780 h 14Final Results Record PAGEREF _Toc87013781 h 16
Introduction
The assessment tasks for ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks are outlined in the assessment plan below. These tasks have been designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have learnt during your course.
Please ensure that you read the instructions provided with these tasks carefully. You should also follow the advice provided in the IT Works Student User Guide. The Student User Guide provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.
Assessment for this unit
ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the best way that computers and local area networks (LANs) can be connected to make a wide area network (WAN).
For you to be assessed as competent, you must successfully complete two assessment tasks:
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions You must answer all questions correctly.
Assessment Task 2: Project You must work through a range of activities and complete a project portfolio.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge QuestionsInformation for studentsKnowledge questions are designed to help you demonstrate the knowledge which you have acquired during the learning phase of this unit. Ensure that you:
review the advice to students regarding answering knowledge questions in the IT Works Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
adhere with your RTOs submission guidelines
answer all questions completely and correctly
submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced
submit a completed cover sheet with your work
avoid sharing your answers with other students.
ii Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the IT Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:
where this task should be completed
the maximum time allowed for completing this assessment task
whether or not this task is open-book.
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is provided in Appendix C of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.
Questions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
Complete the following table by listing at least three typical network topologies for each of the networks identified.
Network type Three typical network topologies
Large and small LAN WAN VPN WLAN Complete the following table by outlining each of the listed components or technologies.
Component or technology Description
Internet protocol (IP) addressing Packet switching Routed and routable protocols Routing information protocol (RIP), including Enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP) and Open shortest path first (OSPF) Relationship of asynchronous and synchronous communication Use of microwave and satellite communication in networking Explain the terms Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP).
Outline the function of cybersecurity in relation to networks and list two features that are required for an effective cybersecurity platform.
Outline the function of a firewall in relation to networks and list two features that are required for an effective firewall.
Complete the following table by outlining how each of the listed business considerations impact on establishing a WAN.
Business consideration How it impacts on establishing a WAN
Scope of operation/users and applications Constraints and costs Features of current networking infrastructure Difference between digital and analogue networks Growth projections and capacity planning High and low speed links Required WAN protocols Redundancy paths Response time and reliability requirements Security Traffic flow pattern and load Outline a step by step process for segmentation of a network.
Explain the purpose of developing WAN functional matrices.
List three ways to provide a report on best-fit topologies.
Complete the following table by describing each of listed legislation, codes, standards and procedures as relevant to networks.
Item Description as relevant to networks
Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2021 AZ/NZ ISO31000 standard for risk management Customer Service Policy Code of Practice Assessment Task 1: Checklist
Students name:
Did the student provide a sufficient and clear answer that addresses the suggested answer for the following? Completed successfully? Comments
Yes No Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 Question 10 Task outcome: Satisfactory Not satisfactory
Assessor signature: Assessor name: Date:
Assessment Task 2: Project PortfolioInformation for students
In this task, you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by working through a number of activities and completing and submitting a project portfolio.
You will need access to:
a suitable place to complete activities that replicates an ICT environment including computer and internet access, as well as network monitoring tools and tools that can be used to create network diagrams
your learning resources and other information for reference
Vendor product details, including specifications (as relevant to the equipment identified for the WAN)
Project Portfolio template.
Ensure that you:
review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks in the IT Works Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
adhere with your RTOs submission guidelines
answer all questions completely and correctly
submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced
submit a completed cover sheet with your work
avoid sharing your answers with other students.
ii Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the IT Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:
where this task should be completed
how your assessment should be submitted.
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.
Activities
Complete the following activities:
Carefully read the following:
This assessment task requires you to determine best-fit topologies for three Wide Area Networks (WANs). You can complete this project based on the networks, equipment and information provided by your assessor or for a business that you are working for.
If you choose to complete the project based on a business of your choice, it is important that you can access design documents relating to LANs to be incorporated into the WAN, network monitoring tools and network design tools, as well as equipment specifications and vendor product details and costs. Speak to your assessor to get approval if you want to base this on an organisation of your choice.
Determine WAN needs.
ii Prior to commencing the task, you are to meet with the client to find out about WAN needs. This will ensure you have all of the information you need to determine best-fit topologies for three wide area networks.
If you are completing this in your RTO, the client will be your assessor and you will meet with them to get the information you need.
If you are completing this based on your own organisation, the client may be an internal client or an external client who you will need to meet with to find out requirements (remember you need to determine three WANs so this may be more than one client and meeting). You will need to provide a video or audio recording of this meeting so that your assessor can confirm your oral communication skills.
At the meeting, you will need to find out about:
scope of the work to be completed
current and future operational needs that impact on the WAN
budget available
stakeholders
other details including site access arrangements and timelines.
During the meeting, your assessor will be looking to see that you can demonstrate oral communication skills including:
speaking clearly and concisely using relevant language.
using questioning techniques to confirm information
using active listening techniques to confirm information.
At the meeting, make sure you ask questions to find out the information you need, as well as discuss some preliminary ideas and thoughts you have on the clients needs. You should ensure that all arrangements for accessing the site are confirmed at the meeting by finding out the information you need to.
Following the meeting, work on Section 1 of your Portfolio to include the information that you have been provided at the meeting.
WAN needs.
You are now to continue to work on determining WAN needs assuming you are now on site. You are to:
Identify different LAN, wireless local area network (WLAN) and virtual private network (VPN) segments of each of the proposed WANs.
Conduct a functional analysis and determine segment needs
Estimate traffic content, volumes and organisational usage
Develop an organisational WAN functional matrix.
Complete Section 1 of your Portfolio.
Create WAN specification.
You are to create a WAN specification. This is to include:
Details of the LAN, WLAN and VPN segments and associated resources requirements.
An explanation of how the physical environment has impacted on WAN design.
An outline of the WAN design that will cater for the amount and type of network traffic.
A design for redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity for link backup purposes, in case the main link is disrupted.
Complete Section 2 of your Portfolio which will include a report on the most viable network topology for each WAN.
Submit your completed Project Portfolio.
Make sure you have completed all sections of your Project Portfolio, answered all questions, provided enough detail as indicated and proofread for spelling and grammar as necessary.
Submit to your assessor for marking.
Assessment Task 2: Checklist
Students name:
Did the student for each of the three wide area networks (WAN): Completed successfully? Comments
Yes No Identify and discuss work details, current and future operational requirements, budget limitations and stakeholders? During the meeting, use oral communication skills including:
speaking clearly and concisely
using questioning techniques to confirm information
using active listening techniques to confirm information? Arrange for site access to ensure security arrangements, legislation, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, codes, regulations and standards are met? Identify and document different LAN, wireless local area network (WLAN) and virtual private network (VPN) segments of the proposed WAN? Determine and report on segment needs based on a functional analysis for the WAN? Estimate and report on network traffic content, volumes and usage by the business? Develop and document a WAN functional matrix for the business following requirements? Determine and report on resource requirements for each LAN, WLAN and VPN segment? Consider and report on how features of the business physical environment affect WAN design? Identify and report on the WAN service that will cater for the amount and type of estimated traffic and identify a viable service? Include redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity and prevent disruption to main link? Report on identified viable network topology as required? Obtain sign off for the proposed WAN? Task outcome: Satisfactory Not satisfactory
Assessor signature: Assessor name: Date:
Final Results RecordStudent name: Assessor name: Date Final assessment results
Task Type Result
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Did not submit
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge questions S U DNS
Assessment Task 2 Project Portfolio S U DNS
Overall unit results C NYC Feedback
My performance in this unit has been discussed and explained to me.
I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
Student signature: Date:
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor signature: Date:
ICTNWK560
Determine Best-Fit Topologies for
Wide Area Networks
About this document
This document is to be used as a self-study guide at home/in your own time to complement the formal learning you are doing as part of your classroom or online studies. It is a requirement of your course that you complete the activities in this guide.
You will need to take your notes/completed activities to class, or follow your trainers direction about how to complete activities.
If you are unsure about anything, talk to your trainer/assessor.
Self-study Guide
Unit code and title ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks
Instructions
You are to complete each of the self-study tasks below. Each activity is a mandatory part of your study. After completing each of the tasks, tick the box below to show that you have completed the activity and bring evidence of this to class to share.
Activity Task Expected time Completed
Watch Watch the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDOrY3-Hdvc (11:03)
Write notes for class:
What are your key takeaways from the video?
What did you find inspiring?
What did you agree with?
Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
Has this video prompted you to think differently? How? 2 hours
Practical activity Choose a method of communication to inform the managers at your workplace about the benefits of a cybersecurity firewall and the purpose of each of the firewall technologies. How can you convey this information in a simple manner so that it will be understandable to anyone in the company? Why should effective listening and questioning skills be used to do research? Did you prepare diagrams or network maps to convey the information to your audience?
Summarise your findings in a report. 4 hours
Research Research five physical environmental factors that affect network design and how it influences the network topology. What solutions would you suggest for each of these factors? Which different types of technology can be used to match the needs? What should you keep in mind when selecting connection options?
Take notes to share in class 4 hours
Review Review your assessment requirements for this unit and read through your Project Portfolio so you know what you will be required to do. Make sure you review your Student Guide if you need to revisit some areas of your training. Ask your trainer any questions before you begin your assessment to ensure you understand all of the learning and are ready to be assessed. 3 hours
Reflection Reflect on the following:
Information learned during your training
Your main key takeaways from this unit
What did you learn that you didnt know already? How can you apply this in your study/work/life?
What did you find challenging or confronting? How did you overcome these challenges or barriers? 2 hours
