Intro to Networking: Assignment 4

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Introduction to networking

Student’s Name

Institution Name

Course Title

Instructor’s Name

Due Date

Introduction to networking

Estimated Purchases List

Safe Stream Gigabit Broadband VPN Router TP-Link TL-R600VPN = 52.93 dollars

Switch (409.21 x 5) + TP-Link T1600G-52PS Jetstream 48-Port Gigabit Smart PoE = 2046.05) = $2,046.05

Data Rack 390mm Deep = 77.49 dollars

Cyber Power Smart App Sine wave PR1500LCD UPS - 1050W - 1500 VA - 17 Ah = 449.95 dollars

(Estimated 840ft) CE Cat6 Cable U/UTP Dca LS0H 305 Meter Box = 102.67

Total amount: 2,626.42 dollars (Internet Set up Cost, 2020).

Estimated timeline of installation

A 2,000-foot network is anticipated to take 30 to 40 hours to establish by professionals. However, as this network is projected to be 840 feet long, I've estimated that the setup will take over 25 hours.

Chosen Typology

The chosen typology is the star typology. In star-type networking, one central switch connects the network's remote ends, which connect to a shared switch. This architecture is the most popular choice in terms of efficiency, survivability, and ease of troubleshooting. It is possible to reduce the amount of connection media needed for the network because each remote end does not need to be connected to every other component (Computer Network Topology, 2020). This topology has a certain level of expected survivability since it recognizes that even if a remote end of the network loses connectivity, the network as a whole will still be usable. This design has additional benefits for troubleshooting because defects may be quickly discovered at a central place.

Basic Network Configuration

Internet/network sharing and application installations are supported in the Basic Network configuration. Four independent networks, each with its switch, will be joined into a single network by a single popular switch when the network is installed. Tenant-specific firewall configurations and port assignments will be possible thanks to this feature. The single popular switch will be linked to the shared router, which will allow the workplace network to access the Internet.

References

Computer Network Topology - Mesh, Star, Bus, Ring, and Hybrid. (2020). https://beginnersbook.com/2019/03/computer-network-topology-mesh-starbus-ring-and-hybrid/

2020 Computer Network Installation Cost | Internet Set Up Cost. (2020) https://www.fixr.com/costs/hardwired-computer-network