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SEC4206 Fundamentals in Networking - HND in Computing / Network Engineering
Network Solution for ABC higher education institute.
Learning outcome 1: Understand the fundamentals of networking
Learning outcome 2: Understand the functions of networking components
Learning outcome 3: Be able to design a client server networked Environment
Learning outcome 4: Be able to monitor and troubleshoot client server networked Environment
Scenario
ABC higher education institute which is locate in Kandy. They are going to start the education process with in next six-month time. They are planning to conduct HND Program in information technology (IT) and diploma in graphic designing. Later they are planning to expand to BSc in information technology (IT). As the associate network administrator you have been asked to design the network for the organization by identifying the requirements for the network. The following information is given to you and the management has asked you to design a suitable network.
Proposed Network
1. 30 PC's for IT LAB 01
2. 15 PC's for IT LAB 02
3. 15 PC's for IT Lecturers
4. 5 PC's for the Maintenance Lecturers
5. 10 PC's for Library
6. 10 PC's for Students working area
7. 10 PC's for the front office
8. 2 PC's for the Branch Manager ( 1 laptop )
9. 2 PC's for the Programme Manager ( 1 laptop )
10. 5 PC's for the Finance Department
11. IT Administration and System support department will have 10 PCs. (minimum 3 servers)
12. 10 PC's for the Coordination Department
13. Each user will get a login to access the intranet site.
14. Files are to be stored in a central location.
15. Centralized control of the network.
16. One printer for each department.
17. The network admin can access the server remotely
18. The users can access internet through the proxy server
19. Each department and labs are to be in different networks.
20. Each department uses different class C IP address (private IP address range)
21. The network has the facility to provide IPs dynamically as well.
Tasks
1. Identify required types of clients and servers (end devices) for ABC higher education institute and critically discuss your selections. (LO1)
2. Design a suitable network and match your design with ABC higher education institute specification (LO3)
a. Need to show your detailed network diagram clearly
b. Describe your network design clearly by using your own words
3. Discuss on relevant IEEE 802 standards and recommend proper one for the organization. Evaluate bandwidth requirement for ABC higher education institute and make suggestions on how to achieve the required throughput requirements. (LO2)
a. When selecting bandwidth, carefully show your calculations and justifications.
4. Explain OSI reference model along with protocols and map network devices which you have used when design your network. (LO2)
5. Recommend the enhancements you could include into this network in terms of hardware, software, design and technology. (LO2, LO4)
a. Provide honest assessment of the strength and weakness of your network.
b. Provide detail recommendation with innovative ideas
6. Maintain proper document format.
Attachment:- Fundamentals in Networking.rar