Advanced Network Design: Questionnaire, Analysis & Performance

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of advanced network design, focusing on the integration of human factors and performance evaluation. It includes the development of a questionnaire tailored for users, management, and staff to gather requirements and expectations regarding network performance and functionality within a sports complex. The questionnaire aims to capture data related to response time, application usage, device connectivity, and network scalability. The report also details the network design, simulated using Cisco Packet Tracer, and the performance analysis conducted to ensure successful packet transfer, minimal delay, and stable network operation. The validation and verification plan ensures that the collected information meets the project's objectives and financial planning. The bibliography references relevant research in requirements engineering, network security, and energy-efficient network design.

Running head: ADVANCED NETWORK DESIGN
Advanced Network Design
Human factors in network analysis and design
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Table of Contents
PART I – Development of Questionnaire.....................................................................................................2
1.1 Questions for Users...........................................................................................................................2
1.2 Questions for sports complex management.....................................................................................2
1.3 Questions for staffs...........................................................................................................................2
1.4 Purpose of each question..................................................................................................................2
1.5 Validation and verification plan.........................................................................................................2
Part - II.........................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Network Design.................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Performance analysis of the network................................................................................................4
Bibliography................................................................................................................................................5

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PART I – Development of Questionnaire
1.1 Questions for Users
 What is the expected response time for the network to be designed?
 What are the applications being installed in the systems that require internet connectivity?
 What is preferred type of media to establish connections with the network?
 What type of devices are being connected in the network and what devices will be connected for
accessing the services?
1.2 Questions for management
 The network will be used and accessed by how many users?
 How many departments of the sports complex will be accessing the network?
 Does the network have to be centralized for interconnecting the different departments?
 Do the network have to be expanded if there is growth in users or demand of the sports complex?
1.3 Questions for staffs
 For what major purposes you will be accessing or using the network?
 What type of applications are required for your daily work or performing certain activities?
 Is there requirement of internet connectivity for all the applications being installed in the systems?
 What number of users are being connected through LAN (Local Area Network)?
 Is there a requirement of shared services for users within network of
1.4 Purpose of each question
The set of Questionnaire is prepared with a set of questions for those users only who are allowed to
access the proposed network. With the help of questionnaire set different data can be gathered related based
on the requirements. According to the user’s need the information are collected and the participant team
involve guest users, sport complex staffs and management members. Based on the invoice gathered from the
questionnaires the network solution should have to be prepared accordingly. In order to fulfill the needs of the
users and the sport complex the reliable and effective network solution is required to be prepared. Not only
this but also the issues associated to network solution or the challenges facing by the user can also be
addressed by analyzing the generated resultants.
1.5 Validation and verification plan
In order to improve the system as per the given agreement it is mandatory for the network designer to
validate and verify the collected information. The information those have been collected is needed to be

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dissected accordingly to undertake the objectives so that the requirements can meet. Based on the
arrangements the situation flow of the business and the requirements should be accomplished. A successful
financial planning is also required to accomplish the task within the estimated time. The exactness of the cost
estimation will make sure that the network solution is meeting the project requirements. System consistency
will enhance the focus of the solution.
Part - II
2.1 Network Design

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Simulation of the network
2.2 Performance analysis of the network
The network has been designed with the help of Cisco Packet tracer simulation software to analyze
performance on each set of provided applications. The configuration of the routers and switches has been
done as per the provided required so that performance testing can be carried out on the network. The testing
of network performance showed that there is successful packet transfer within the network without any loss or
delay. The transmission of packets within the network has been analyzed and it has been identified that the
response time is as per the requirement and expectation of users in the sports complex network. The time for
transmission of packets has been recorded through the simulation software and it is identified that it is as per
the determined requirements. The real time traffic analysis has been used for the designed network and it was
found that the network is stable and consistent.

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