Nt1310 Unit 3 Research
Network Proposal for the Lab
IT273 Unit 4
Jason Decker
Kaplan University
1. Complete the unit 2 review questions:
a. The __bus_____ physical topology consists of a single cable that connects all nodes on a network without intervening connectivity devices.
b. A(n) __serial__ backbone is the simplest kind of backbone.
c. Fast Ethernet operates at ___100Mbps___.
d. _Switches___ is a component of a network’s logical topology that determines how connections are created between nodes.
e. One thing all Ethernet networks have in common is their access method, known as
____CSMA/CD___.
2. For the client situation described in the Discussion/Project Topic above, use Microsoft Visio
2007 to generate a diagram for a proposed network topology. Write a 1-2 page proposal for the research group explaining why that design would best meet their needs. …show more content…
Since it is small peer to peer network we will be able to use this type of topology. This network is designed for a maximum of ten computers, if the lab where to exceed ten computers; the purchasing of network operation software would be needed and a new design (topology) may be necessary. A drawback to this type of topology is the fact that if the hub goes out (fails) the network will crash. On the upside however, if a node malfunctions it will not affect the rest of the network. Backing up the data for this lab will be a must in case a computer or the network itself crashes. Using an online backup will help not only keep data safe in case of a crash but also of a natural disaster or any other type of situation where data can be
IT273 Unit 4
Jason Decker
Kaplan University
1. Complete the unit 2 review questions:
a. The __bus_____ physical topology consists of a single cable that connects all nodes on a network without intervening connectivity devices.
b. A(n) __serial__ backbone is the simplest kind of backbone.
c. Fast Ethernet operates at ___100Mbps___.
d. _Switches___ is a component of a network’s logical topology that determines how connections are created between nodes.
e. One thing all Ethernet networks have in common is their access method, known as
____CSMA/CD___.
2. For the client situation described in the Discussion/Project Topic above, use Microsoft Visio
2007 to generate a diagram for a proposed network topology. Write a 1-2 page proposal for the research group explaining why that design would best meet their needs. …show more content…
Since it is small peer to peer network we will be able to use this type of topology. This network is designed for a maximum of ten computers, if the lab where to exceed ten computers; the purchasing of network operation software would be needed and a new design (topology) may be necessary. A drawback to this type of topology is the fact that if the hub goes out (fails) the network will crash. On the upside however, if a node malfunctions it will not affect the rest of the network. Backing up the data for this lab will be a must in case a computer or the network itself crashes. Using an online backup will help not only keep data safe in case of a crash but also of a natural disaster or any other type of situation where data can be