Network Drawing Activity

A small
company has hired you to assist them in selecting a network topology and
communication media to use in the building of a new network. The company is
small, but growing. Currently in the company campus, there are four different
work areas with 25 computers in each area. They need to be networked, and in
addition they need to have the ability to link to a larger network within the
city limits.

Job
One—On your first meeting with the Acme team they tell you they would
like to have some examples of basic network designs. On this piece of paper, or
using your paint program, draw and label examples of three basic network
topologies for Acme.

Job
Two—Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of the topologies
you summarized for the Acme Team. Based on your knowledge to this point, what
topology would you recommend?

Job
Three—Acme has discussed your options and done some reading on their own.
They have some questions about coaxial cable versus twisted pair cable. Draw up
a comparison chart for them using MS Word and then make a recommendation on
which should be used according to your current knowledge.

Job
Four—Acme has decided to go with a coaxial based Ethernet system. Go
online and price out for Gary

1000 feet of
thicknet coaxial cable

100
connectors

terminators

Describe the
cost for each and the types of connectors/terminators required. Since you want
to do the best job you can, go for the gold plated high-quality components.

Job
Five—Since Gary wants Thicknet, he’s going to have to abide by what
rule? Describe this rule to him and explain why it will mean extra
cabling.

Job
Five—I am going to give each team a scenario. I want each team to create
from that scenario the following:

1.       A
proposal to the company that addresses the following:

a.       Different
types of topologies, including

i.
BUS

ii.
Token-Ring

iii.
Star

iv.
Cascading star

v.
Mesh

b.       Different
types of architectures

i.
Ethernet

ii.
Token-Ring

iii.
ARCNet (just a brief overview because no one
creates a new ARCNnet network any more)

iv.
FDDI

c.       Access
methods of each

d.       Which
topology is best for their needs

e.       Drawing
of the proposed network including:

i.
Servers

ii.
Cabling (label type)

iii.
Connectors

iv.
Workstations

v.
Access method

f.
Include

i.
Graphics

ii.
Cable types

iii.
Connector types

iv.
Special cables if needed

v.
Access speeds

vi.
Label how the information moves around the
network.

vii.
5-4-3 rule if it applies

viii.
Network type (peer to peer vs client/server)

Create a
proposal for each scenario and be prepared to present the proposal to the
class. Use either PowerPoint or a report and use VISIO for the drawings.
Address all issues for full credit. See rubric below for exactly what you will
be graded on.

Requirement

Excellent
(10)

Good (8)

Poor (5)

Not
Observed (0)

Explanation
of the option of different kinds of topologies, including bus, star,
cascading star, token ring, and mesh.

Explanation
of the options of different types of architectures, including Ethernet,
token-ring, ARCNet, and FDDI)

Access
methods used by each topology.

Suggestion
of which topology would best fit their needs.

Drawing
of the network, which includes:

All
computers on network (servers and workstations)

Label
cable types

Label
connector types

Label
access speeds

Label
access method

Describe
topology and architecture

Worth 100 points. Points awarded: