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Assessment 3 Wireless Network Design

Overview

Add a wireless infrastructure to the network design for a selected organization and explain the choices made.

Note: Developing a network architecture requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.

Developing a new wireless network design requires thoughtful consideration of a number of factors such as physical size of the location, how the network will be used, how many people will be using it, the types of devices that will be accessing the network, and so on. Careful planning before implementation, will help you design a wireless network that will meet the needs of your organization.

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

Competency 2: Assess effects of different network design choices on the overall functionality of the network infrastructure.

Explain hardware placement, hardware device choices, topology choice, and overall wireless infrastructure decisions. Explain the IP addressing strategy.

Competency 3: Design a network to meet an organizational need. Add a wireless infrastructure to a network diagram. Describe the wireless standards that influence a network structure.

Competency 5: Communicate effectively. Write clearly with few spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

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Resources

Required 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

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earn an exam voucher to current learners who meet specific criteria.

Suggested 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.

Network Design The following resources examine aspects of wireless network design and may be helpful with the course assessments.

Meyers, M. (2018). CompTIA network+ certification all-in-one exam guide: Exam N10-007 (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.

Chapter 14, “Wireless Networking,” pages 497–?547. Chapter 15, “Virtualization and Cloud Computing,” pages 551–?569. Chapter 16, “Mobile Networking,” pages 579–580 and 591–?594.

Skillsoft. (n.d.). CompTIA Network+ N10-007: Network storage, virtualization, and WAN technologies [Tutorial].

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-FP3355 – Network Architecture Library Guide to help direct your research.

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[u03v1] Unit 3 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 Labs

Within the CompTIA Network+ bundle, click the Practice Labs option and select the green Begin button to access the corresponding labs. For this assessment, the following labs are particularly relevant:

VPN Technologies and Services. Configure Switching Features. Configure and Verify Switch Security Features. Configure Switching Concepts. Controlling VPN Access With RADIUS.

Practice Exams

Within the CompTIA Network+ bundle, click the Practice Exams option and select the green Begin button 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:

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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. 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

Preparation

Before you begin this assessment, please complete the practice labs as they will be helpful to you.

Then use the Internet and the Capella library to research the assessment topic. You will need at least three recent, relevant, and professional resources to support your work.

Note: Microsoft Visio is provided for your use via MS Imagine. See the Microsoft Software section in the Assessment 1 Resources for more information.

Instructions

For this assessment, you will create a wireless network design strategy. The wireless network strategy is the overall umbrella encompassing wireless access controllers (WACs) and wireless access points (APs). The wireless service provider can play a role by connecting these, thereby providing connectivity to the entire network.

Start with the network diagram you created in the Assessment 2. You may want to make some changes depending on the feedback you received from your instructor. Using this diagram, complete the following:

Add a wireless infrastructure to your network diagram. Include your IP addresses. Calculate and add your IP ranges and subnets into your diagram.

Explain hardware placement, hardware device choices, topology choice, and overall wireless infrastructure decisions. Explain your IP addressing strategy. Describe at least three wireless standards that influenced your network structure.

The assessment you submit should be approximately 3–4 pages in length, including the diagram you create. Be sure your document is professionally written, free of errors, and that your citations and references follow APA guidelines.

Additional Requirements

Include a title page and references page. At least three recent, relevant, and professional resources. Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced.

How to use the scoring guide

Wireless Network Design Scoring Guide

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