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COM635 – Network Management

The design of a novel and optimised Routing Protocol

NOTE TO STUDENT: This is not a mandatory structure and you can change as you feel
appropriate. This document identifies areas that I would expect to be discussed in
relation to the Routing Protocol – this is not an exhaustive list, i.e. add additional content
as you feel appropriate. The word count is 3,000 words. Don’t forget to remove this (and
any other indicative text) before you submit.
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Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................1
2. Routing Protocols...............................................................................................................2
3. Design of a new Routing Protocol......................................................................................3
Calculating Cost.....................................................................................................................3
Packet Headers.......................................................................................................................3
Operation................................................................................................................................3
Overhead................................................................................................................................3
Security..................................................................................................................................3
Advantages.............................................................................................................................3
Disadvantages........................................................................................................................3
4. Conclusion..........................................................................................................................4
5. References...........................................................................................................................5
6. Appendix.............................................................................................................................6
1. Introduction
Do this last – intro to the report.

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2. Routing Protocols
Introduction to Routing Protocols
Where they are used.
Why they are important.
Different types of Routing Protocols.

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3. Design of a new Routing Protocol
Introduction to your design.

Calculating Cost
How your routing protocol calculates cost. Present a formula and explain it if appropriate.

Packet Headers
The packet headers your protocol uses. Present as a table then explain each of the fields.
Don’t forget to indicate overall sizes and size of each field.
You may have multiple headers to discuss if your protocol uses different packet types, i.e.
one for neighbour establishment, one for transferring route information, one for updating
route information, etc.

Operation
How the protocol operates, i.e. does it begin by sending hello messages? are these
acknowledged? What are the timings? How often are routes updated (on demand or
periodically)
Overhead
Discuss the overhead, i.e. how much data is transmitted for each of your packets?
Security
Discuss any layers of security you may have applied and how this operates.
Advantages
Discuss how your protocol is better than the alternatives?
Disadvantages
Any disadvantages?

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4. Conclusion
Conclude your report.

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5. References

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6. Appendix

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