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Networking Project

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Networking Project

Introduction

Computer Network Need

Two or more computers are connected to share resources using computer networking. The networks can be established up in a house, in a business, and even worldwide, depending on the needs (Tsolakis et al., 2021). They allow data to be shared between two or more computer, as well as the distribution of data with printers as well as other devices. They can be configured adaptable and scalable, allowing them to evolve as needed.

Networks are categorized as either wireless or wired based on the technology as well as data transmission medium.

Key Project Considerations

i Organization Name

Newton Ad Agency

ii Functional Requirements

Based on the nature of the business and its operations, the following facilities needs to be implemented on the proposed network architecture;

· Website

· Video conferencing, multimedia, and corporate e-mail to be all available

· Access to the internet

· VoIP

· VPN encryption and security

· Web servers for storing the company's content

iii Additional Requirements

The additional requirements for the proposed network architecture include;

· Network security and firewall

· Database for keeping track of user information

· Facilities for backup and archiving

· Recovery from a crash

· The use of encryption (data loss prevention DLP)

· Non-functional network requirements

· Surveillance footage on the internet

iv Functional Hardware Network Requirements

Commercial computer networks are far more sophisticated compared to standard office networks. As a result, large-scale networking components are required to meet the corporation's demands by handling bulk data flow between separate locations in the network.

It must also guarantee that the network can satisfy the expectations of the specific application, which is the main reason for its creation. It must be incorporated into the enterprise's processes, function flawlessly, and withstand adverse situations (Tsolakis et al., 2021).

In addition, the network should be future-proof so as to satisfy the rising needs of the firm's computing skills, which are dependent on the network. If this is not taken into account, the company may face a major setback, as well as a loss of business image.

Networking Topologies

The topologies of wired networks are different network architectures. The physical arrangement of computers in a network is referred to as topology (Clemens et al., 2020). This has an impact on the entire network's performance through impacting characteristics like as speed, dependability, and resilience to node failures, among others.

Below are some of the most prevalent network topologies in computer networks;

i Bus Topology. All nodes are linked to a central wire (backbone cable). In this design, connecting a computer or a peripheral device is simple. It also necessitates fewer cabling, resulting in cost savings. The disadvantage is that if the main cable fails, the entire network will fail. When this architecture is utilized for big networks, such as those that encompass a campus or multi-story building, it is also difficult to debug.

ii Star Topology. Every device is connected to a central hub through a point-to-point connection in this configuration. It is simple to add more nodes to the network under this design (Yun & Han, 2021). If one of the connections breaks in this architecture, the other connections continue to function. It needs more cable compared to bus topology and, as a result, is more costly.

iii Mesh Topology. Each node has a direct point-to-point connection to each other node in this architecture. The network can manage a lot of traffic since all connections are direct. It's also dependable since even if one connection goes down, the others stay up. Because data flows over a designated path, security is also high connection.

iv Hybrid Topology. This topology is made up of two or more of the previous topologies that work together as a single network. The major strength is that it may provide varied advantages given by every distinct network design without compromising the network's robustness as well as security. It is also adaptable.

Recommended LAN for the Organization

a) Austin, Texas

Because Newton Ad Agency is a corporate organization with a worldwide vision, it must combine all sorts of network topologies in order to accommodate all of the computers at various branches, each with varying degrees of access and security. Hybrid topology is ideal for a centrally controlled IT office.

The rural regions of Austin, as well as the office, have low network use as compared to other branch offices; the primary use is for the transfer of multimedia data to billboard printing, thus there is no predicted increase in network bandwidth demand in this area.

b) Minneapolis, Minnesota and New York City

Because clients at various levels decrease and increase at different rates, such as shifts and travelling as well as home-based workers, the network needs to meet flexible interconnectivity to add or remove devices in the network, that may be done by implementing star topology.  It was also noted that wireless access points, that is, WLAN are required for Wi-Fi; the access points form a star topology (Clemens et al., 2020).

c) Individual Branches Requirements

The following bus architecture is proposed from the anticipated future sites in the 2020 plan for backup and hardware sharing, such as printers: It is preferable to create in Rochester, New York, rather than Tacoma, Washington, Rochester, New York, or Fayetteville, North Carolina, since the New York office, which is currently operational in New York City, has only 50% active user load and also hosts the corporate media as well as the web servers. It is simple to add new features without the need for extra networking gear (Yun & Han, 2021).

References

Clemens, J. Q., Kutch, J. J., Mayer, E. A., Naliboff, B. D., Rodriguez, L. V., Klumpp, D. J., ... & Landis, J. R. (2020). The multidisciplinary approach to the study of chronic pelvic pain (MAPP) research network*: Design and implementation of the Symptom Patterns Study (SPS). Neurourology and Urodynamics, 39(6), 1803-1814.

Tsolakis, N., Niedenzu, D., Simonetto, M., Dora, M., & Kumar, M. (2021). Supply network design to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A case study of blockchain implementation in Thai fish industry. Journal of Business Research, 131, 495-519.

Yun, Z., & Han, S. (2021, May). Towards a real-time wireless powered communication network: Design, implementation and evaluation. In 2021 IEEE 27th Real-Time and Embedded Technology and Applications Symposium (RTAS) (pp. 347-359). IEEE.