Network Design Proposal
NETWORK DESIGN PROPOSAL for OASIS COURIER SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents INTRODUCTION 3 The Company Needs 3 LAN Design 4 Topology 6 Media 6 VLAN 6 Internet 7 Servers 7
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to discuss review and elaborate the proposed network design for the company Oasis Courier Services. This report will cover in details the desired the network setup, how it will be laid out on all four floors, in respect to what the company specifically required. Configuration issues, network operating system (NOS), hardware requirements will also be analyzed. This report will also account for the common services provided by the chosen NOS to support the operation and management of the network.
The Company Needs
Oasis Courier Services is a medium sized business with a new office building; a modern 4 storey block, with floor area of 200 square metres per level. Different departments in different floors in the building are desired, however more than one department may be placed on the same floor should this make full use of all the floor areas.
Remote access to the network is required as some employees may work from home, and employees working offsite would also need access to the network from devices such as PDAs.
The following requirements are specifically mentioned by Oasis Courier Services: • Internet connection • Local and centralized printing facilities • Local and centralized data storage facility • Interconnection of workstations and portable devices • Security
The company also aims to have their own wireless network, web, email, online tracking system, and database as well as application servers to support their business.
LAN Design
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Overview
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2nd Floor Layout
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3rd floor layout
Topology
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents INTRODUCTION 3 The Company Needs 3 LAN Design 4 Topology 6 Media 6 VLAN 6 Internet 7 Servers 7
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to discuss review and elaborate the proposed network design for the company Oasis Courier Services. This report will cover in details the desired the network setup, how it will be laid out on all four floors, in respect to what the company specifically required. Configuration issues, network operating system (NOS), hardware requirements will also be analyzed. This report will also account for the common services provided by the chosen NOS to support the operation and management of the network.
The Company Needs
Oasis Courier Services is a medium sized business with a new office building; a modern 4 storey block, with floor area of 200 square metres per level. Different departments in different floors in the building are desired, however more than one department may be placed on the same floor should this make full use of all the floor areas.
Remote access to the network is required as some employees may work from home, and employees working offsite would also need access to the network from devices such as PDAs.
The following requirements are specifically mentioned by Oasis Courier Services: • Internet connection • Local and centralized printing facilities • Local and centralized data storage facility • Interconnection of workstations and portable devices • Security
The company also aims to have their own wireless network, web, email, online tracking system, and database as well as application servers to support their business.
LAN Design
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Overview
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2nd Floor Layout
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3rd floor layout
Topology
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