1. Network Design Project I ITM5100 Alan Holbrook

2. Network Design Project You’ve been assigned to layout a LAN for single building your organization. The assignment includes : 1.Layout the LAN 2.Create a network diagram 3.Create Bill of Materials (equipment list) w/ quantities and cost breakdown to include appropriate: a.Switch(s) b.Cable, connectors, tools c.Misc. network hardware (cable routing, connector plates…..) d.Rack and cable management hardware e.Plan for unused rooms to be populated in future but don’t include that hardware in your count. 4.Assume an Ethernet connection is available in the WC that will allow connection to the Internet. 5.Assume you have technicians that can fabricate and pull cables. You must provide tools and connectors. 6.Future plans include expanding to other buildings on a campus. 7.List/justify your selection criteria. 8.List assumptions and conditions 9.Include as much detail as possible

3. Network Design Project Layout –3 labs. LAB 1 - 20 computers - Word Processing, Basic Skills Lab LAB 2 - 15 computers - CAD, Graphic Design Lab LAB 3 - 30 computers - Software Development Lab –Building has: Dropped ceilings (non plenum) Solid walls between classrooms Computer desks installed along walls. You need to decide on cable drops and routing in rooms. Computers –Computers and Printers are provided. You don’t have to select computers or make any decisions on computers. One networked printer is provided per class room. HP Color LaserJet 4700 Printer series –Assume computers are provided. All are same. –3 GHz Pentiums, 200 gig hard drives, 4 gig RAM, Windows Vista, 100 Mbit Ethernet ports.

4. Hall Way Lab 1 Lab 3 Lab 2WC 40’60’40’ 30’ Floor Plan 10’