Chapter7 : Lab 7.2.2 Creating a Test Plan for the Campus Network

Task 1: Review the Supporting Documentation

Step 1: Refer to the proposed LAN Design Topology diagram created in Lab 5.2.4

a. Make a list of all the necessary equipment and cables required to build the LAN portion of the

proposed network design.

b. Make a list of all the VLANs required to implement the design.

Step 2: Review the proposed IP Address Allocation spreadsheet created in Lab 6.2.5

Determine the appropriate IP addressing for the devices identified in Step 1a.

Determine an appropriate IP address range for each VLAN identified in Step 1b.

Task 2: Create the LAN Design Test Plan

The format used to create the test plans may vary. The format used for this and subsequent labs is similar to the document used by the Cisco Customer Proof-of-Concept Labs. It is divided into sections to make it easier to read and understand. The test plan is a formal document that can be included in a proposal. It verifies that the design functions as expected. Many times, customer representatives are invited to view the prototype tests. In these cases, the customer can review the design and see for themselves that the network meets the requirements.

Step 1: Review the contents of the test plan document

Download and review the LAN Design Test Plan. Record a description of each section and what types of

information each section requires you to enter.

Introduction:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Equipment:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Design and Topology:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Test Description:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Test Procedures:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Test Expected Results and Success Criteria:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Test Results and Conclusions:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix:

______________________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Complete the Introduction section of the test plan

In this example test plan, much of the information has already been entered for you.

Enter the purpose of the test.

Think about why you want to test the LAN portion of the design.

Enter what functions of the LAN design you intend to test.

Three tests are entered for you to use with this test plan.

Test 1: Basic Connectivity

Test 2: VLAN Configuration

Test 3: VLAN Routing.

Step 3: Complete the Equipment Section of the test plan

Using the information you recorded in Task 1, Step 1a, fill in the chart in the equipment section. List

all network devices and cables. Two personal computers are already listed to assist in the testing of

the design. If your school lab does not include the required equipment for the design, discuss possible substitute models with your instructor.

Step 4: Complete the Design and Topology Section of the test plan

a. Copy the LAN topology from the diagram created previously in Lab 5.2.4

Enter the IP addressing information recorded in Task 1, Step 2a, in the IP Address Plan chart.

Enter the VLAN names and IDs recorded in Task 1, Steps 1b and 2b, in the VLAN plan.

Enter any additional information that you want the technician performing the test to be aware of

before the test begins.

Step 5: Complete the Test Description, Procedures, and Expected Results sections of the test plan

In the Test Description section, enter the goals for each of the three tests that you plan to perform.

Test 1 is completed as an example of how to fill in the information. In the Test Procedures section, enter the steps that are necessary to perform each planned test. In the Expected Results and Success Criteria section, enter what you expect the results to be if all the steps in the Test Procedures section are followed correctly. Determine what results need to be observed for the test to be considered a success.