Network Design Project I

ITM5100

Alan Holbrook

Network Design ProjectYou’ve been assigned to layout a LAN for single building your organization. The

assignment includes:1. Layout the LAN2. 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, toolsc. Misc. network hardware (cable routing, connector plates…..)d. Rack and cable management hardwaree. Plan for unused rooms to be populated in future but don’t include that hardware in your count.

– Assume an Ethernet connection is available in the WC that will allow connection to the Internet.

– Assume you have technicians that can fabricate and pull cables. You must provide tools and connectors.

– Future plans include expanding to other buildings on a campus.– List/justify your selection criteria.– List assumptions and conditions– Include as much detail as possible

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.

Hall Way

Lab 1

Lab 3

Lab 2 WC

40’ 60’ 40’

30’

30’

Floor Plan

10’

10’