This project was developed as part of a first-year, first-semester assignment under the COMP40002 Networking Concepts and Cybersecurity module at the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), Sri Lanka, partnered with Staffordshire University, UK. The primary objective of this assignment was to design and implement a comprehensive network infrastructure for Campus ABC, which consists of three locations: the Main Campus (HQ), the Research and Development Centre, and the Kandy Branch. This network solution incorporates VLANs, routing, security, and WAN technologies to facilitate efficient communication, collaboration, and secure data transfer across the campus sites.

Upon completion of this assignment, the following learning outcomes were achieved:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, and network design (subnetting) principles.
• Applied VLANs, RIP routing, HSRP, and DHCP technologies in the design and implementation of a multi-location network.
• Configured network devices (routers, switches) and implemented security protocols to ensure safe and efficient communication.
• Implemented a three-layer network topology with appropriate redundancy and high availability.
• Demonstrated the ability to design and configure a network based on real-world business requirements.

The network design and configuration are based on the following locations and their requirements:

1. Main Campus (HQ)

   • Computing School
   • Business School
   • Marketing
   • Human Resources
   • Academic Administration

2. Research and Development Centre

   • Human Resources
   • Marketing
   • Research and Development
   • Server Room

3. Kandy Branch

   • Computing School
   • Business School
   • Academic Administration
   • Human Resources
   • Marketing

• Core Switches, Access Switches, Routers
• VLANs for department segmentation
• RIP Routing Protocol for network reachability
• HSRP for redundancy
• DOT1Q Trunking for VLAN communication
• DHCP for automatic IP assignment

• IP Addressing: Subnetting based on department needs
• WAN Technologies: Implementation of secure and fast inter-site communication
• Security Measures: Password protection, encryption, and secure access controls

• Core Switch
• VLANs created and assigned to access switchports
• Routing & Security:
  • DOT1Q trunking for VLAN management
  • HSRP for router redundancy
  • DHCP for automatic IP assignment
  • Password encryption enabled
  • Console, remote connection, and privilege mode password protection

• Core Switch
• VLANs created and assigned to access switchports
• Routing & Security:
  • DOT1Q trunking for VLAN management
  • RIP routing protocol implemented
  • DHCP for automatic IP assignment

• Core Switch
• VLANs created and assigned to access switchports
• Routing & Security:
  • DOT1Q trunking for VLAN management
  • RIP routing protocol configured and verified
  • DHCP for automatic IP assignment

Inter-Branch Connectivity:

• HQ <--> Research & Development
• HQ <--> Kandy Branch
• Research & Development <--> Kandy Branch

• NCCS1-CB014079-CB013288-CB013248.pkt - Packet Tracer project file
• NCCS1-CB014079-CB013288-CB013248.pdf - Project report document
• README.md - Project overview and instructions

1. Open Packet Tracer and load NCCS1-CB014079-CB013288-CB013248.pkt
2. Review configurations using show run on routers and switches
3. Test network connectivity using ping commands
4. Modify and expand the network as needed to meet specific requirements

This project is for educational purposes only. You may use this project only if authorized by one of the contributors.

• Thieveshkar
• Anuji Ranasinghe
• Olivia Palix