WOLLO UNVERSITY

KOMBOLCHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
INTERNSHIP REPORT TITLE: NETWORKING INSTALLATION
HOSTING COMPANY: WACHAMO UNVERSITY
ICT CENTER
Submitted by
1. Samuel Yosef ID: 1694/12
Advisors Name: Mr. Wubeshet
Submitted to:ECE
Submission Date……
 Declaration.
This Declaration is made regarding the internship
report that has been prepared and drafted by Samuel
Yosef for the completion of the internship period from
November 13/11/2023 to February 13/02/2023 at
Wachemo University. I also declare that no chapter of
this manuscript, either in whole or in part, has been
copied from any other document.
Declared by: Signature date

Samuel yosef …………… …….

 Executive summary
 This document serves as a report for my overall
internship at Wachamo University, where I worked from
November 13th, 2023 to February 13th, 2024.
 Throughout these three months, I successfully completed
one project. This report will outline my role in the project
and describe my contributions and performance.
 The primary objective of the project was to address the
limitations of the existing LAN network at Wachamo
University's ICT center and enhance its functionality.
 Additionally, the project involved designing a local area
network (LAN), which is a critical network infrastructure
for the organization.
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
 First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Wollo
University, from its lectures up to the university head and the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, for giving
us the opportunity to participate in a three-month internship
period at Wachamo University's ICT center.
 I am truly thankful to Wachamo University for
successfully arranging the internship program and
providing all the necessary support. His support was so
invaluable that my gratitude cannot be adequately
expressed.
 Additionally, I would like to extend my thanks to our
university supervisor, Mr. Asafa Girma, for his guidance,
encouragement, and valuable suggestions.
 CHAPTER ONE
1.Introduction
1.1 BACK GROUND OF COMPANY
 Wachemo University is one of the leading comprehensive
universities in Ethiopia founded in 2004 E.C. The university has
been working hard to achieve its mission of teaching learning,
research and community service, and it has continued
producing qualified and productive manpower. To this end, the
university focuses on academic quality, equity, and fairness.
 Wachemo University has three campuses: Main campus,
Durame campus and Nigist Eleni Mohamed Memorial
Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
 Mission
 To deliver proficient Graduates equipped with knowledge, skill and
attitude by providing relevant and quality education; produce new
knowledge and technology by conducting problem solving research;
transform community livelihoods by strengthening community-industry
partnership, technology transfer and advisory, training healthy services;
enhance sustainable institutional capacity and integrated leadership. In
doing so, the University endeavors to contribute to the fulfillment of
sector goals and attainment.

Vision
The Dream of wachamo university in the future is to see the company has
rapid growth and developed ICT based Technology and become active
participant in world competition to the country.
Aspires to become one of the ten first universities in Ethiopia and home of

brilliants by 2017 E.C

 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF COMPANY
The wachamo university ICT center has the
following objectives;


1. To build capacity of using modern technology throughout

in the regional and national level.
2. To change different current manual system into
computerized system.
3. Develop the necessary legal framework for application of
ICT and design and implement appropriate security for
prevention of unlawful practices.
4. Promote the use of ICT for modernizing the civil and public
services to enhance its efficiency.
 1.3 PRODUCT AND MAIN SERVICES OF
COMPANY
 The ICT center provides different kinds of services efficiently and
effectively for the satisfaction of clients and consumers.
 The main services are:-
 Provide basic computer training and ICT trainings
 Networking and installation and Website development
 Software and hardware maintenance
 Maintenance and assessment of ICT equipment’s
 Giving support with follow up and capacity building services
 Comprising ICT business Incubation and Community data center
service
 Preparing specifications of ICT equipment
 Video conferencing service and software development
 Domain name service and Data center administration
 Comprising and giving call center service
1.5 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND WORK FLOW
 Wachamo University ICT Center is governed by the
university's head officer and is responsible for
coordinating all departments within the company.
 According to the rules, the ICT Center has a main
head who is accountable to the head of the company.
Under the head of the ICT Center, there are various
departments with different professions and tasks.
 Generally, the overall workflow of the company is
depicted in Figure 1 below. This figure illustrates
that all department heads report to the main head of
the ICT Center, and other team members are
accountable to the head of their respective
departments.
 CHAPTER TWO
 OVER ALL EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM THE INTERNSHIP
 2. REASON WHY I SELECT THE COMPANY
Ihave chosen this organization because it is one of the leading ICT and
information technology companies in the campany and the country.
Additionally,
it is a prominent institution that offers practical training to
students from various universities by providing the necessary equipment.
Moreover, the institution has rooms directly associated with the subject I am
studying, and it is conveniently located a short distance from my home city.
 2.1 MY INTERNSHIP WORKING SECTION
During I stay in the campany, I chose networking from the various sectors
offered as an alternative.
The reason for this choice is my eagerness to put into practice the network
technology I have learned at the theoretical level.
Networking is one of the sections in the organization that provides adequate
functional training.
 2.2 THE WORK FLOW OF NETWORKING DEPARTMENT
The networking unit of the organization divides the
work into several stages. These operations are
arranged in the following stages:
they receive internet service from a service
provider and manage it using different switches.
They deploy the managed network to the various
offices as needed. This includes monitoring the
network and repairing any malfunctions, as well as
setting up a data center and ensuring timely
provision and receipt of information to the
recipients.
 2.3 MY TASK DURING THE INTERNSHIP
 Once I was in the company and selected for the networking unit,
I was assigned the task of creating an internet connection and
setting up a local area network with different VLANs for each
office in one of the company's buildings.
2.4 MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY USED
2.4.1 Methodology
For the achievement of my internship I used different approach as

the hardness of the project.

Accordingly, the following procedure was used to overcome my
difficulty and lastly, I achieved my project in a good and best manner.
Some methods are as listed as follow:
 Observation of the site
 Free hand sketch of the design
 Measurement
1. Observation of the site: The initial step involved conducting a
comprehensive survey of the design of the agency, with the objective of
either working on a new project or upgrading the existing LAN design.
This analysis aimed to address the issues highlighted in the project
problem statement. I personally visited the agency's site or bureaus to
gather relevant information for my subsequent tasks.
2. Freehand sketch of the design: After conducting a thorough
observation, I proceeded to create a preliminary design through
freehand sketches. This enabled me to visualize and refine the
proposed design before proceeding to the next stages.
3. Measurement: Accurate measurements were crucial to ensure the
precise implementation of the proposed design. I meticulously
measured the necessary parameters to ensure the feasibility and
accuracy of the future modifications.
4. Counting the number of nodes and users: As a part of the project,
it was vital to determine the quantity of nodes and users that would be
incorporated into the new design. By counting these elements, I could
effectively plan and allocate resources to ensure optimal performance
 2.4.1 MATERIALS USED
Iused different materials in order to finish my installation
During the installation the necessary materials used are:

 Drilling machine

 Screw

 RJ 45

 Cutter

 Crimper

meter
Figure 2.1 materials used

TOOLS USED
 Printing paper
 Laptop or computer for document preparation and design drawing
 Measurement meter for sketch designing of proposed network installation project
 Pen and pencil
 Flash memory for remote data storage.
 2.5 DESCRIPTION OF NETWORKING DEVICES I HAVE USED

2.5.1 SWITCH: - is a networking device that records the IP and MAC

addresses in a table of all the devices connected to it. Thus, when a

packet is put onto the wire by one device, the switch reads the

destination address information to determine if the destination device is

connected to it. If it is, the switch forwards the packet only to the

destination device, sparing the other devices connected to it from having

to read and deal with the traffic.

If the switch does not recognize the destination device, then the switch

sends the packet to everything connected to it, thereby requiring the

devices to decide for themselves whether or not packet is for them.

2.5.2 Router: -Is a networking device, commonly specialized
hardware that forwards data packets between computer networks .This

creates an overlay internetwork, as arouser is connected to two or more

data lines from different networks. When a data packet comes in one of

the lines, the router reads the address information in the packet to

determine its ultimate destination. Then, using information in its routing

table or routing policy, it directs the packet to the next network on its

journey. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. A

data packet is typically forwarded from one router to another through the

networks that constitute the internetwork until it reaches its destination

 2.5.3 Registered jack-45 (RJ45)

In wired networks, the most common form of cable connector is the RJ45. Every computer

with networking capabilities has an RJ45 port. This is sometimes called a "network port" or

an

"Ethernet port." connects the Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)or the Shielded Twisted

Pair(STP) cable. Registered jack-45 (RJ45) refers to a cable termination specification that

specifies physical male and female connectors and the pin assignments of wires-in

telephone cables and other networks that use RJ45 connections.RJ45 (telecommunications)

a connector used for modem connection.

2.5.4 Servers: Servers manage the shared resources on the
LAN. The server combines hardware and software to offer (or
serve) network resources. The server hardware may be an ordinary
PC or a high-performance unit designed specifically to be a server.
 LAN servers often resemble host machines (mainframes or

minicomputers) conceptually and diagrammatically. There is

one fundamental difference between the two:

 In a host based system, all processing takes places in the

central host machine.

 Processing is centralized—terminals are totally dependent on

the host device for all processing functions.

2.6 SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
I also used some software during our internship period
 Microsoft office 2010
 Cisco packet tracer

2.7 CHALLENGES I HAVE FACED

Some of the challenges I have faced while performing my work tasks include: -
 Lack of a transportation system in the morning
 Weak responsibility of the employees towards the internship student.
 Insufficient availability of networking materials.
B .MEASURE I HAVE TAKEN TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES
To make my internship time suitable and smart I have tried to find a solution for the
above mentioned challenges.
 CHAPTER THREE
DETAIL DESIGN AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS I HAVE
 DONE
3.1 PROJECT TITLE: IMPROVING EXISTING NETWORK OF THE
COMPANY
Summary:

This project is aimed improve and upgrade the existing network

infrastructure of the company in order to provide fast and efficient
service for the company workers and customers by replacing and adding
some equipment
Typically,
a LAN encompasses computers and peripherals connected to a
server within a small geographic area such as an office building, home,
school that is restricted to smaller physical areas
Networkdesign and installation is concerned on how can interconnect
the computers in organization, how to enable the communication
 3.2 Problem statement and justification
Main issue in the existing network is security problem both physically and
logically.
Physically: - Some cables are being damaged.
Uncover places were exist (buildings)
 Resources are not wisely used, e.g. access switch, core switch, servers,Rj-45
No power outlets for independent network devices
Logically: - No firewall so that the network is opens for any threats.
Poor path selection, No resource sharing, so needs Security improvement
 Connection fluctuation due to path length limitation
A network that is too complex or difficult to maintain cannot function
effectively and efficiently.
 Byconsidering the problem listed above and using all technical knowledge’s
of networking to solve all the existing problems
 3.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
3.3.1 General objective
1. To design and implement upgraded, scalable and valuable LAN network services.
2. high speed Internet connection for the company.
3. Finally having knowledge of networking and experiences implementing to design efficient and effective
network depending on available resource and have best network in term of coast,Speed and security and
scalability.
3.3.2 Specific Objectives:
The specific objectives of this project are:
1. Designing a scalable LAN network to accommodate an increasing number of users.
2. Improving and consolidating network performance at the ICT agency.
3. Providing increased network capacity by upgrading existing network devices.
4. Enhancing the network's fault tolerance, security, and high-speed connection.
5. Understanding and upgrading the existing local area network (LAN).
6. Designing a LAN network by considering topology, types of cabling, and related costs.
7. Developing a fast network based on the growing number of users and devices.
8. Creating a more secure network in terms of the required level of security.
9. Increasing worker efficiency and overall productivity by ensuring easy access to resources and services when
 3.4 LITERATURE REVIEW
3.4.1 Project requirement and documentation
Inthis project of improving the existing network infrastructure of wachemo university
ICT center.
The project requirements and detail stakeholders needs to develop formal solutions
and document all wachemo ICT center goals. This research and discussion that help the
project process go smoothly and ensure that I have all the requirements, needs and
“wish list” items identified.
Ibelieve the design process is a collaboration that fuses my creative strengths with your
In-depth understanding to produce the project that exceeds expectation.
3.5 Proposed network description
Logical
topology is the arrangement of devices on a computer network and how they
communicate with one another. It represents the physical layout of the devices on the
network.
There are ways I can propose the existing infrastructure of the network: Using fiber
cable as a backbone or, implements server room on the building. Implementing Fiber
optic cable is a better option than implement server room due to the comparison of
Theproposed network is differing from the existing one by so many
aspects listed below:
 The first and the main thing is each access switch is independent
 Access point (WI-FI) is available
 Video conference is available
 Each expensive network devices will be protected by UPS
 Security issue is solved (Firewall)
 It will be present patch panel for each access switch
 The network is installing hierarchical
 present of UPS for access switch
 There are no any nodes stop working
3.6 LOGICAL DESIGN OF PROPOSED NETWORK
A logical design is virtual design involves arranging data into a series of
logical relationships.
 Hierarchal network involves three division of layer. These are access
layer,distribution layer and layer.
 3.6.1 proposed network futures
A. Network Scalability
The network I propose is surely Scalable or capable of a system, network,
or process to handle a growing amount of work, or its potential to be
enlarged to accommodate that growth on the incubation center.
B. Network security
Network security is any activity designed to protect the usability and
integrity of your network and data. It includes both hardware and
software technologies. Effective network security manages access to the
network. It targets a variety of threats and stops them from entering or
spreading on your network.
C. Video conferencing

A video conference is a live, visual connection between two or more

people residing in separate locations for the purpose of communication.
 3.6.2 General Description of the three layers
a) The Core Layer
The core layer is literally the core of the network. At the top of the hierarchy, the
core layer is responsible for transporting large amounts of traffic both reliably and
quickly. The only purpose of the network’s core layer is to switch traffic as fast as
possible. The traffic transported across the core is common to a majority of users.
However, remember that user data is processed at the distribution layer, which
forwards the requests to the core if needed.
b) The Distribution Layer

 The distribution layer is sometimes referred to as the workgroup layer and is

the communication point between the access layer and the core. The primary
functions of the distribution layer are to provide routing, filtering, and WAN
access and to determine how packets can access the core, if needed. The
distribution layer must determine the fastest way that network service
requests are handled for example, how a file request is forwarded to a server.
c) The Access Layer

The access layer controls user and workgroup access to internetwork resources. The
access layer is sometimes referred to as the desktop layer. The network resources
most users need.
 3.7 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
1. Design respect VLANs for different departments
2. Design network addresses for each department.
3. Map the network address with respective VLANs.
4. Identify configuration required on cisco switches create VLANs and inter VLANs routing.
5. Identify configuration required on windows 2008 DHCP server to provide dynamic IP
address to users belonging to respective VLANs from the specific network address range.
6. Identify configuration required on the cisco switches for DHCP specific design.
7. The users in all the departments should be able to access each other receiving
appropriate IP addresses from DHCP server.
3.7.1 Software Requirement
 Cisco Packet Tracer is multi-tasking network simulation software that can be used to
perform and analyze various network activities such as implementation of different
topologies, selection of optimum path based on various routing algorithms, creation
of appropriate servers, sub netting, and analysis of various network configuration and
troubleshooting commands.
3.7.2 Hardware Requirement
Access Switch
 UTP CAT6A
 Computer

 DHCP server
3.8 Network Design
Forinterconnectivity of components, network topology describe the
physical and logical appearance and interconnection between arrangement
of computers, cables and other components in a data communication
network and how it can be used for taking a packet from one device and
sending it through the network to another device on a different network. A
network topology is the physical layout of computers, cables, and other
components on a network. There are a number of different network
topologies, and a network may be built using multiple topologies.
 TheStar Topology is a network topology in which all the clients or machines
on the network are connected through a central device known as switch.
 CHAPTER FOUR
4 OVERALL BENEFITS GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP
4.1 Significance of the internship
Internships provide I an opportunity to link theory with practice to see the
capacity how I can make a solution for real world problem to develop both
our practical and theoretical knowledge.
The Internship Program allows me an opportunity to understand the
Unique environmental conditions associated with a particular level of
government such as regional local administration and the nonprofit sector.
It provides me the career with demonstrated academic competence and a
hands-on experience in the public sector. It gives me an opportunity to do
business in group.
4.2 Generally the benefits I gained from internship is as follows:
A. PRACTICAL SKILLS
Duringmy practice work, from day to day we tried to learn something new from which we possess
new knowledge/skills.
Some of those practical lessons are: -
In developing my project, I have practiced a lot of theories that previously I had been learning in
the class for four consecutive years.
From my practical works, in terms of local area networking design, I have learned from where the
company’s’ network project start, where it ends, how and when, to do it.
From my internship project work I have learned each and every devices that are used to install
Local Area Network
Above all, from my internship practice I have upgraded my network configuration skills.
 B. UPGRADING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
For doing any practical work, theoretical knowledge is the stepping stone for it. As a result:-
Ihave upgraded my theoretical knowledge by reading courses that I have learned in the previous
class, so many times over and over.
In addition to academic theoretical knowledge, I have gained different theories in relation to
different business related environment not only that, I have also upgraded my theoretical
C. IMPROVING INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPABILITY
Thisinternship has changed my professional level which will be helpful in my activities inside
the company and outside my working station. The knowledge I gained from the course and
from internship period will enhance my personal skill. I have tried to coordinating the theory
(which I have learned from the course) and practice (during internship). As a result I feel that
our quality of work improved and contributing more in the organization for the development of
the existing network structure. Some of these areas where I have developed ourselves are
mentioned below:
D. TIME MANAGEMENT
I
am now very much competent to proper time management and effective implementation of
activities which will help us from the course of sustainable project management. Moreover, my
supervisor oriented us to time management and encourages to attendee timely in office and
completed all activities within time frame.
E. TEAM PLAYING SKILLS
Under this topic I try to present the importance of executing personal task in a team. This
means that each member of the team must be responsible for the whole team success and
failure.
F. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
The internship is an important occasion to practice the assets of leadership. I have increased a
G. UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WORK ETHICS, INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY, AND
RELATED ISSUES
Work ethics are defined by what you are willing to do when no one is watching you. I
am understood that to work in companies respecting the work ethics is the main
criteria of workers.
Each Worker respects the rules and ethics of the company.
Some of good work ethics are:
The path to what we want to take action.
A positive problem solving or goal attainment
 Punctuality

 Loyalty

 Integrity

 Taking responsibility
Respecting collogues etc.
H. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 From my internship program, I have improved my personal communication skills
 CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 CONCLUSION
 Internship Program helps us to know several things. The program upgrades
my practical skills in electrical and computer engineering.
 This internship program helps us to know and understand every aspect of the
outside environment.
 In fact what really interesting was I learn how to create LAN from the scratch
by working on everything step by step, so this enable us to come up with
many important experience and skills.
 The other thing I got from this internship program is how to manage work
through this also I have increased my self-confidence, work ethics and how to
work cooperatively with others in the offices, from this I have learnt good
values and principles like politeness , respecting others ,giving decision,
punctuality ,fulfilling responsibilities, giving a good attention to others and
like.
 So I concluded that the internship is good opportunity to the student to have
enough knowledge that help student in the future, and its good opportunity
 5.2 RECOMMENDATION
 Wachemo university is a successful Company in all direction. It is well
organized company. The company has related to several other companies.
The company has a lot of employees and gives a good opportunity to
employees to change their living standard and a company gives job
opportunity for new graduated student special for technology student.
 In my internship program I have tried to observe different things but I tried
to give some recommendation about the program.
 As I know this Internship program are essential to all electrical and
computer students not only electrical students but also essential to all
university student to know the practical world and to adopt the outside
environment. But the company has a poor attention to this program.
 I want to say something about company adviser Mr Dedale Deste. He is
very gentle man to guide and advice to internship students.