In this scenario you will apply the five project management process groups (Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing) to manage and control a computer networks project. Currently Cornell Institute is facing a high demand for wireless network in its two main campuses (161 and 150 Hobson Street ) as the number of mobile devices used by employees and students are increasing exponentially. No investigation has been done by the IT department to assess whether the current WiFi network is providing the needed coverage to users at both campuses. In this project you are required to assess the performance of the current WiFi network at Cornell and estimate the ideal network capacity needed to support Cornell users. First, you will interview users (staff and lectures) and identify their uses\academic needs of the WiFi network and the type of data files (video, graphics, audio) they deal with. Second, you will meet James (the head of IT department) and learn about the security procedures in place for protecting the network from intruders, and the type of files and applications that users are permitted or blocked from using and whether violations to the WiFi network have been experienced in the past where intruders gained access and stole Cornell bandwith. To investigate this matter further you will be: 1. Use Opnet or Wirkshark simulators to run your scenarios. 2. Measure the key performance metrics such as throughput, packet delay, packet loss, etc. 3. Assess the strength of the signal at different locations in the buildings using Windows wireless signal graph. 4. Assess whether there are flaws in the current infrastructure with respect to the location and the access points, the capacity of the network devices. 5. Assess the performance of the network under noisy and interfering channels. 6. As a result of your investigation you may recommend an additional component: wireless Bridge- Repeater that extends the range of the WiFi coverage. Scenario 2 In this scenario you will work in a group of 2-4 to create project management plans for the development of the mobile application development project assigned to you in COMP721. You are free to choose the scope for your mobile application project, but if it is not challenging enough, your lecturers may change the project, or impose additional requirements to bring it up to the required standard. Your clients for this project are your lecturers for COMP730 and COMP721. The scope of the COMP730 project covers the five knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, risk and human resource managements. You will apply the five project management process groups: Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing to manage COMP721 project. In addition to the project management tasks needed to manage the project, you will be applying a software development methodology (preferably agile) to create, test and deploy your application. The duration of this project is 9 weeks. To attempt this project you will use the knowledge and techniques you have learned in COMP30 and skills acquired in earlier subjects, and apply them to a live project. Students must work on the assignments from first day. The subject is designed on the premise that you start straight away and work steadily through the term, as you would in the real business world. In order to be successful:  students must negotiate with their client on the scope of their project;  Receive feedback on your work before submission. COMPUTING DEPARTMENT COMP650 & COMP730 Page 4 of 26 Milestone 1: Pre-Initiation Phase Due Date: Refer to subject outline Weight: 25% In this assignment you will lay the groundwork for your project before you officially start it. The pre-initiation phase provides justifications to sponsors that the project is worthwhile. TASK 1 - KICK-OFF MEETING [10 MARKS] Hold the Project Kick-Off meeting with your other group members to discuss the following:  Determine the scope, time and cost constraints for the project  Agree on a timeframe and assign responsibilities to develop the Business Case.  Agree on when, where and how often you will meet.  Select a project manager and assign roles to team members.  Assign responsibility to a team member to prepare the team contract. Submission: 1. Agenda of meeting 2. Record of meeting 3. Team Contract.