Network Design APA Paper
UMUC Network Proposal
Michael Cowley
University of Maryland University College
CMIT265 Fundamentals of Networking
Dr. Reginald Terrell
July 7, 2014
UMUC Network Proposal
Designing and implementing a proper network design is an essential and yet critical step in building a reliable, top notch, network infrastructure. Developing the proper infrastructure can ensure performance at a level needed for growth and for stability all the while providing crucial time savings by minimizing the administrative workload. When designing a network you really want to implement scalability and future growth while ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions. Implementing scalability will ensure the network can grow with the organization. The network design I have implemented for UMUC which is depicted below provides scalability, security, and longevity. It is crucial that when developing a network that you employ the proper physical medium to ensure that the signal carried by the medium is sufficient enough to deliver a strong enough signal to all the prescribed locations. However, while ensuring the quality of the signal you must also factor in cost and find a good balance between the two. So for the majority of this network I chose to utilize CAT6 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). I chose the CAT6 STP because it will eliminate a lot of interference, crosstalk and signal noise along with being cheaper than an entire fiber optic network and CAT6 STP is capable of delivering gigabit speeds within 100 meters (328’). This distance is sufficient for nearly the entire network. The only issues I found were the Admissions office and the classroom just above the Admissions Office. These two spaces will utilize multi-mode fiber optic cabling to connect to the network since the distance to the IT closet is just over 100 meters. I will also implement a wireless media utilizing the 802.11g/n standards. However, unlike physical media, wireless media is susceptible to security
Michael Cowley
University of Maryland University College
CMIT265 Fundamentals of Networking
Dr. Reginald Terrell
July 7, 2014
UMUC Network Proposal
Designing and implementing a proper network design is an essential and yet critical step in building a reliable, top notch, network infrastructure. Developing the proper infrastructure can ensure performance at a level needed for growth and for stability all the while providing crucial time savings by minimizing the administrative workload. When designing a network you really want to implement scalability and future growth while ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions. Implementing scalability will ensure the network can grow with the organization. The network design I have implemented for UMUC which is depicted below provides scalability, security, and longevity. It is crucial that when developing a network that you employ the proper physical medium to ensure that the signal carried by the medium is sufficient enough to deliver a strong enough signal to all the prescribed locations. However, while ensuring the quality of the signal you must also factor in cost and find a good balance between the two. So for the majority of this network I chose to utilize CAT6 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). I chose the CAT6 STP because it will eliminate a lot of interference, crosstalk and signal noise along with being cheaper than an entire fiber optic network and CAT6 STP is capable of delivering gigabit speeds within 100 meters (328’). This distance is sufficient for nearly the entire network. The only issues I found were the Admissions office and the classroom just above the Admissions Office. These two spaces will utilize multi-mode fiber optic cabling to connect to the network since the distance to the IT closet is just over 100 meters. I will also implement a wireless media utilizing the 802.11g/n standards. However, unlike physical media, wireless media is susceptible to security
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