Physical Network Design
Introduction
University Maryland University College (UMUC) has recently leased a 50-year old, two story building in Adelphi, Maryland. The intent for this building is to house offices, classrooms, computer labs and a library. UMUC is responsible for an operational network and security of the network, they must protect students’ and employees’ personal data, as well as any intellectual property.
As a network engineer, you have been asked to prepare a network proposal on how to set up a secure network infrastructure in this building to support university operations.
A. Network Topology
Business Needs
The business need for UMUC is to provide an information technology (IT) network to support six computer labs, one library computer lab, one admissions office, seven offices and an open WiFi network. The IT network infrastructure needs to support a two-story building while ensuring the
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I would place the three-wireless access point on the second floor, I would use one with omni direction placed in the middle and 2 directional wireless routers, both pointing inward, this will allow the Library to be covered. Place the one hundred port switches in the server rooms, accompanied with a server. the switches will allow for growth and security. Switches ensure data is received and will allow staff to look at network activity.
Justification
The proposed devices enable the plan given in this proposal and keep the entire network as simple as can be managed. The setup also is far cheaper than plans that would call for a switch or router in every room of the building for example. The devices presented are all powerful enough to support far more users and usage than what is presented in the requirements, thus allowing for network growth in the future.
D. Network Security Devices
Business