Network Installation

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Assessment 2 Network Installation

Overview

Write a 3–5-page recommendation about network installation for a hypothetical small business.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Define business problems that can be solved using basic network concepts and standards. Compare cabling standards. Discuss cost benefits of client/server networks.

Competency 3: Explain the components of a network. Define the basic concepts of network cabling.

Competency 4: Apply collaboration strategies in the network design process. Apply the assessment's assigned lab concepts and activities.

Competency 6: Communicate effectively. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.

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Resources

Required ResourcesRequired Resources

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Virtual Resource Portal Virtual labs and practice activities are provided for your use in the course. You may access these resources via the Virtual Resource Portal in this assessment. In addition to academic credit, Capella provides an opportunity to earn an exam voucher to current learners who meet specific criteria.

Suggested ResourcesSuggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

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Capella Multimedia Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:

Network Terminology | Transcript. Hardware Placement for a Home Network | Transcript. OSI Model | Transcript.

Course Library Guide A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the IT-FP2250 – Introduction to Network Technology Library Guide to help direct your research.

Bookstore Resources The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.

West, J., Dean, T., & Andrews, J. (2016). Network+ guide to networks (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Chapter 2, "How Computers Find Each Other on Networks." Chapter 5, "Network Cabling."

Skillsoft Resource Skillsoft. (n.d.). CompTIA Network+ N10-006: Network architecture, part 1 [Tutorial]. Shannon, M. (2015). ARCH: Infrastructure device access [Video]. Skillsoft Ireland.

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[u02v1] Unit 2 Virtual Resource 1

Click the linked title in the heading above to access and complete the following tasks related to CompTIA Network+ certification-related content and activities. Note: The Virtual Resource Portal will show all certification bundles associated with courses in which you are enrolled. Therefore, when you access the portal please be careful to choose the right certification bundle for this course. Refer to these guides for support:

Virtual Resource Portal User Guide [PDF]. Practice labs: Practice Labs User Guide [PDF]. Practice exams: Transcender User Guide [PDF].

Practice LabsPractice Labs

Within the CompTIA Network+ bundle, click the Practice Labs option. For this assessment, the following lab is particularly relevant:

Understand Network Protocols - FTP, SNMP, Telnet, SMB, RDP, SSH.

Practice ExamsPractice Exams

Within the CompTIA Network+ bundle, click the Practice Exams option to access corresponding practice activities that allow you to test your knowledge and help you prepare to qualify for an exam voucher. The content most relevant to this assessment is titled Network Architecture. A screen appears with three options:

Use the Optimize Exam Experience option to review exam questions. Choose the Grade Item option to receive immediate feedback on your responses. Use the TranscenderFlash option for related flashcards.

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If you choose to qualify for an exam voucher, you must use the Preset Exam Experience option and achieve a qualifying score on the Random Exam. See the Industry Certifications page for qualifying criteria details.

Assessment Instructions

For this assessment, imagine your cousin, Frank, just bought a small hardware store. He wants to install a network that will include 14 PCs; a printer, scanner, and fax combination; and a cable modem line that are all currently configured as a P2P network. Frank is on a tight budget, so he would like to do the work himself. He has been conducting research and cannot decide if he should install Cat5, Cat6, or fiber. He has asked you to help with his decision.

To prepare to make recommendations, complete the practice labs provided in the Virtual Resource Portal activity for this assessment.

Then, using research you conduct on the Internet and the lab activity as references, write a 3–5-page report in which you make recommendations to Frank. Address the following:

Compare and contrast the different cabling standards. Discuss the cost benefits of client/server networks. Define the basic concepts of network cabling. Recommend a network to Frank based on your research. Apply the concepts from the practice lab activity for this assessment.

Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: If you use sources, ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

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