1. Unit 11 - Computer Networks Assignment B: Design a Computer Network
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You have been asked to design a computer network using the hardware and software resource available in your classroom. The computer network is for a home network to be used by at least three network users for different purposes, these include: business use, college homework and recreational purposes.
The brief must include the following requirements for the computer network (as a minimum):
At least three network users, one of whom must be a network administrator with full control
At least five shared folders and seven shared files, with different access permissions for different users
Configure network users, e.g. place in groups, set login restrictions, disable accounts
At least one shared hardware network resource, e.g. printer, scanner, external storage device
Configure network users, e.g. add more users, remove existing users, change passwords(s), change access rights, set login restrictions, disable user accounts
Setup use of network utilities, e.g. remote desktop, instant messaging, antivirus, firewall.
Your evidence must be presented as an illustrated report, using appropriate presentation applications. It must have clear section headings and you are expected create your own diagrams.

2. Task 1.1 (P2) – Design: 1
The client will need 3 different accounts business, college homework and recreational uses, they can use 2 main pc ‘s and laptops, they will need windows 7 installed on there devises, 3 copies of Microsoft office sop that they can produce documents in word and excel. You will also need a router, anti virus software, firewall, disk defragment, and word processors.
The network will need one admin to share 5 folders and 7 files, the other accounts, the other accounts can be separate users with less power than a admin, these computers can connect together and share files through wired or wireless connection.
Produce a BRIEF with a detailed description of the ‘client’ requirements for the computer network. Give at least three different detailed examples of what they may want to use the network for.

3. Task 1.2 (P3) – Design Permissions User 1 (business)
User 2 (college homework)
User 3
Admin
User 1 will have full access to all files and has a admin account
User 2 will not have full access to files and will have a standard account
User 3 will not have access to files and will have a guest account
Access to folders
User 1 will have full access to all folders and documents inside.
User 2 will have access to files and can edit them.
User 3 will not have access to folders.
Access rights
User 1 will have full access to all folders, documents, files etc…
User 2 will have partial access rights, this means they cant change certain things on there account or access stuff.
User 3 will only have access to the internet and games on the computer.
Password
User 1 will have a password of there choice
User 2 will have a password of there choice
User 3 will not contain have a password
Utilities
User 1 will have access to all programs and pages on the computer
User 2 will have access to files which are relevant to college work
User 3 will not have access to other utilities other than games and internet
In a table produce a TASK LIST based on the above requirements. Give detailed descriptions of the usernames, who will be administrator, access to folders, application, permissions, access rights etc.
You will use the task list to enable you to set up the Computer network, so it is important you include ALL the details you will need.

4. Task 1.3 (P3) – Design Tower PC laptop Router Ethernet cable laptop
Produce a NETWORK DIAGRAM showing the structure of the network, network devices and other equipment.
Include the positioning of network devices, the connection medium and equipment.
Provide captions and descriptions of the hardware components.
laptop

5. Task 1.4 (P3) – Design SOFTWARE LIST Windows disk (64bit)
Service pack 1, 2, 3.
Business. PC IP:
College. PC IP:
Recreational. PC IP:
Printer. UT IP:
In a table produce a SOFTWARE LIST include details of settings and IP addresses etc.

6. Task 1.5 (P3) – Design
Check all the computers are all linked to each other and the printer is using the command prompt. Test is Business. PC has access to all files, ensure all PC’s are running gunuine windows. Test permissions on files and folders
Provide a TEST PLAN, giving an outline of the range of tests that they will perform when the network is developed. Ensure these tests reflect the Scenario requirements.

7. Task 2.1 (M2) – Alternative Solution
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Still based on the scenario, produce an alternative computer network solution.
In separate section provide additions to the original BRIEF, TASK LIST, NETWORK DIAGRAM and SOFTWARE LIST
For example, variations of how the same network can be developed, either by changing the physical or logical topologies or changing the network components.
Show how you might configure setting up IP addresses and subnet masks, and setting up different access permissions for individual or groups of network users.
The report must include valid additions to the BRIEF, TASK LIST, NETWORK DIAGRAM, SOFTWARE LIST and TEST PLAN.

8. Task 2.2 (M2) – Alternative Solution
COSTING
Produce a table with costs involved with setting up a network, in terms of the hardware components and software resources.

9. Task 2.3 (M2) – Alternative Solution
TESTING
Present evidence of test data from you TEST PLAN.

10. Task 3.1 (D2) - Justification
JUSTIFICATION BY COMPARISON
Produce a report justifying your computer network design, compare your network design to other designs.

11. Task 3.2 (D2) - Justification
HOW HAS YOUR DESIGN MET THE BRIEF/REQUIREMENTS?
Refer to how your computer network met the BRIEF and the given scenario requirements.

12. Task 3.3 (D2) - Justification
WHY WERE ALTERNATIVES REJECTED?
Explain why alternative designs were rejected.

13. Task 3.4 (D2) - Justification
CONSTRAINTS
What were the constraints, for example, hardware and software availability, comment on how this had an impact your computer network?

14. Task 3.5 (D2) - Justification
ALTERNATIVE HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
Recommend alternatives hardware and software you would like to have used in your computer network design.