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Network Design Documentation for Trine University's Indiana Campus

1. Overview

This report gives an exhaustive network plan to Trine University's Indiana Campus, zeroing in on versatility, security, and proficient information correspondence across different divisions including Engineering, Nursing, IT, Finance, Staffing, and Management.

2. Network Infrastructure

· Core Network Components:

· Internet Service Provider (ISP): Primary source of internet connectivity.

· Core Router: Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router, responsible for routing traffic between the ISP and the campus network.

· Firewall: Cisco ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER services, placed between the core router and the internal network for security.

Departmental Network Setup:

· Departmental Core Switch: Central hub for departmental connections, facilitating inter-departmental communication and access to shared resources.

· Departmental Switches: Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches, providing localized network connections within departments.

3. IP Addressing and VLAN Configuration

IP Address Scheme: Designed to segment network traffic and increase security through VLANs.

· Engineering: VLAN 10, 192.168.10.0/24

· Nursing: VLAN 20, 192.168.20.0/24

· IT: VLAN 30, 192.168.30.0/24

· Finance: VLAN 40, 192.168.40.0/24

· Staffing: VLAN 50, 192.168.50.0/24

· Management: VLAN 60, 192.168.60.0/24

· Network Management & Monitoring: VLAN 99, 192.168.99.0/24

VLAN Configuration:

VLANs are designed on the Departmental Core Switch and engendered to Departmental Switches to guarantee traffic disengagement and security.

4. Wireless Network

· Wireless Access Points (WAPs): Aruba 300 Series Remote APs conveyed across the grounds to give Wi-Fi access, associated with departmental switches.

· Coverage: Guarantees far reaching inclusion in homerooms, workplaces, and normal regions.

5. Network Security

· Firewall: Implements policies for traffic filtering, intrusion prevention, and VPN access.

· Network Security Appliances: Additional security layers with IDS/IPS capabilities for threat detection and prevention.

· Security Policies: Regular updates and strict access control policies to protect sensitive data.

6. Servers and Applications

· Domain Controllers: For user authentication and domain services.

· File and Application Servers: Hosting department-specific applications, file storage, and shared resources.

· Backup and Recovery Systems: Centralized backup solutions for data redundancy and disaster recovery.

7. VoIP and Communication

IP Telephone 7800 Series for voice correspondence inside the grounds network, coordinated with the center network framework.

8. Implementation Considerations

· Scalability: Infrastructure designed to accommodate future growth in student numbers and technological advancements.

· Redundancy: Critical components like routers and switches include redundancy to ensure network uptime.

· Compliance and Security: Network designed to comply with relevant regulations and standards, with strong security measures in place.

9. Conclusion

This network configuration gives a strong, versatile, and secure foundation customized to meet the different requirements of Ternary College's Indiana Grounds. By dividing the network through VLANs, carrying serious areas of strength for out measures, and giving complete remote inclusion, the college can guarantee effective and secure information correspondence across all divisions.

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University, in Indiana Draft Network Design Proposal

1. Overview:

Trine University, in Indiana, looks for a comprehensive network design to facilitate easy and effective networking and enable the school to accomplish its different academic and administrative tasks. The Setup of the Proposed Network includes core components, departmental setups, IP addressing and VLAN configuration, Wireless provisioning, network security measures, Server and Application Integration, Voice over Internet Protocol and Cooperation Services, and implementation aspects.

2. Network Infrastructure:

Core Components:

· Redundant Firewalls: Fortinet FortiGate 60F (2 units)

· Core Routers: Cisco Catalyst 9300 (2 units)

· Departmental Switches: Cisco Catalyst 2960X (quantity varies per department)

· Wireless Access Points: Aruba Instant On AP22 (50+ units, depending on campus size)

Departmental Network Setup:

· Engineering: VLAN - Engineering-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.1.0/24

· Nursing: VLAN - Nursing-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.2.0/24

· IT: VLAN - IT-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.3.0/24

· Finance: VLAN - Finance-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.4.0/24

· Staffing: VLAN - Staffing-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.5.0/24

· Management: VLAN - Management-VLAN, IP Subnet - 10.0.6.0/24

3. IP Addressing and VLAN Configuration:

Department	VLAN Name	IP Subnet
Engineering	Engineering-VLAN	10.0.1.0/24
Nursing	Nursing-VLAN	10.0.2.0/24
IT	IT-VLAN	10.0.3.0/24
Finance	Finance-VLAN	10.0.4.0/24
Staffing	Staffing-VLAN	10.0.5.0/24
Management	Management-VLAN	10.0.6.0/24

4. Wireless Network:

· WAPs with Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 network for extensive coverage and fast connectivity.

· Aruba Instant On AP22 access points installation around campus.

· See to it that students, staff, and admin will have uninterrupted internet service.

· Setting up the proper security measures to protect wireless transmission.

5. Network Security:

· High-performance firewalls with IPS/IDS functionality (IP-based platform - FortiGate 60F).

· Implementation of relatively strong access control and intrusion detection/prevention policies.

· Periodic security audits and issue updates to counter emerging vulnerabilities.

· Encryption protocols for the protection of data transmission are critical.

6. Servers and Applications:

· Placement of computer servers to serve as academic and administrative operations.

· Implementing core functions in the student information system, the learning management system, and administrative processes.

· Implementation of cloud-based services for scalability and accessibility.

· Profiling of redundancy and failover techniques to maintain service availability.

7. VoIP and Communication:

· It provides the option of using PoE-capable IP phones (Yealink T48S) configured as guest phones.

· Dubbing of VoIP services for internal communication needs as seamless integration.

· Quality of Service (QoS) deployment process to ensure best voice performance with priority.

· Support for video conferencing and remote collaboration tools to help with communication.

8. Implementation Considerations:

· Site assessments of existing infrastructure and environmental factors were carried out.

· Working hand in hand with stakeholders to accommodate the design to particular academic and administrative needs.

· Tailored implementation schedule to eliminate disruptions and ensure a smooth transition.

· Network training sessions for IT staff and end-users to familiarize them with the new network.

9. Conclusion:

The attached document presents a complete network design, an approach customized to the National Campus of Trine University in Indiana. It will achieve the goal through advanced hardware, secure mechanisms, and strategic configuration to develop a future-oriented, safe, and productive networking infrastructure as a backbone to academic excellence and administrative efficiency. The following stages will focus on fine-tuning and customizing our proposal, replicating the university's goals and views.