Complete Case Projects 3-1, 3-2, & 3-3 of Guide to Networking Essentials. After determining if a client-based or client/server model will be used, substantively justify your choice in 200 to 300 words.
Case Project 3-1
What changes in equipment are required to bring this company’s network up to date to solve the shared-bandwidth problem?
The star topology would change to an extended star topology; I would upgrade the cables to Cat 5e or Cat 6 UTP. I would upgrade the Hubs to 1000 BaseT Switches, upgrade the 5 extra computers with 802.11n Mbps Wireless NIC, Upgrade the 10 computers with 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC, and install a 802.11n Wireless Router. I would add a server and restrict access as needed.
What topology and which type of device can be used in the manufacturing area to solve the cabling difficulties?
Extended star topology, Wireless technology using a wireless router and wireless NIC. Repeater or wireless bridge can be installed to extend the signal.
Case Project 3-2
What type of topology should be used in this network?
Physical Star Topology
Will the network be peer to peer or server based?
Server Based
How many computers will be attached to the network?
There will be 50 computers connected to each server which will make 5 groups at a total of 250.
What kind of networking device is easiest to reconfigure? What kind offers the best access to the network medium’s bandwidth between pairs of devices?
A Switch. A NIC (Network interface Card)
Case Project 3-3
Will the network be peer to peer or server based?
Server Base
How many computers will be attached to the network?
There will be 105 total.
What topology works best for the offices, given the availability of wiring closets? What topology works best for the factory floor, given its need for constant reconfiguration?
Physical Star Topology, A Switch Logical Topology using a Physical Star topology